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News Central African Repbulic transitional council adopts constitution
Central African Repbulic transitional council adopts constitution
Matt Belenky
September 2, 2015 08:08:19 am

The transitional council in Central African Republic (CAR) announced on Monday that it has adopted a constitution that will help create a new government for the country to help combat many years of turbulence and social unrest. The constitution...

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News China authorities charge those involved with securities violations
China authorities charge those involved with securities violations
Matt Belenky
September 2, 2015 07:41:13 am

Authorities in China have punished approximately 197 people, officials announced Monday, for spreading false rumors online about the fatal explosions in Tianjin and the recent stock market crash. Among those arrested include a journalist, who works for...

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News Federal appeals court upholds ban on sports betting
Federal appeals court upholds ban on sports betting
Matt Belenky
August 26, 2015 12:20:44 pm

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled against New Jersey Tuesday, deciding 2-1 to uphold the federal ban on sports betting in all but four states. New Jersey has been trying to...

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News Appeals court upholds SEC rule limiting contributions by investment managers
Appeals court upholds SEC rule limiting contributions by investment managers
Matt Belenky
August 26, 2015 11:52:42 am

A three-judge panel on the Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit affirmed a lower court's decision and ruled in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday, upholding a five-year...

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News Thailand court indicts labor rights activist for report on food industry
Thailand court indicts labor rights activist for report on food industry
Matt Belenky
August 24, 2015 12:23:26 pm

A Thai court on Monday indicted British labor rights activist Andy Hall for making false statements in a report he co-authored that alleged sever labor abuse issues in Thailand's food industry. Natural Fruit, the company at the...

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News Amnesty: Burundi protesters tortured by security forces
Amnesty: Burundi protesters tortured by security forces
Matt Belenky
August 24, 2015 11:53:07 am

Burundian security used belts and iron bars to intimidate and extract confessions from opponents of President Pierre Nkunrunziza , Amnesty International (AI) said in a briefing Monday. The briefing highlights an increase...

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News China: 15,000 detained for Internet crimes
China: 15,000 detained for Internet crimes
Matt Belenky
August 19, 2015 10:23:48 am

Chinese police announced Tuesday that they have arrested approximately 15,000 people in connection with alleged cyber crimes. Over 7,400 cyber crime related cases have been investigated across the country and they include online fraud, illegal sale of personal data,...

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News Suspected missile parts recovered at the MH17 crash site in Ukraine
Suspected missile parts recovered at the MH17 crash site in Ukraine
Matt Belenky
August 12, 2015 10:40:44 am

Dutch prosecutors said Tuesday that they believe they have found parts of a Buk missile system in Eastern Ukraine where the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was brought down last July . Despite the fact that the plane crash...

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News EPA apologizes for agency-caused mine spill in Colorado
EPA apologizes for agency-caused mine spill in Colorado
Matt Belenky
August 12, 2015 09:44:05 am

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy on Tuesday apologized for an unexpected mine spill that took place last week in Colorado. Despite little knowledge as to what exactly lead to the spill,...

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Top German prosecutor fired after treason probe involvement
Matt Belenky
August 5, 2015 02:37:06 pm

Harald Range , Germany's top prosecutor, was dismissed from his duties on Tuesday by Justice Minister Heiko Maas after Range accused the German government of obstructing his investigation against two German journalists. Range was interested in...

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Sewing machine patented

On September 10, 1846, United States patent number 3640 was awarded to Elias Howe for his sewing machine. In 1854, Howe brought legal action against Isaac Singer, because he alleged Singer's machine infringed upon the patent. Howe won the case and was awarded royalties from the Singer sewing machines.
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Last French execution by guillotine

On September 10, 1977, Hamida Djandoubi, a Tunisian immigrant convicted of murder, became the last person executed by guillotine in France.

The French death penalty was formally abolished by President Francois Mitterand in 1981. Learn more about the history of the guillotine.

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