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News Dutch prosecutors investigating lawmaker for discriminatory statements
Dutch prosecutors investigating lawmaker for discriminatory statements
Peter Snyder
October 9, 2014 12:49:50 pm

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) on Thursday summoned for interrogation far-right politician Geert Wilders on suspicion of making criminally discriminatory statements regarding Moroccans. According to OM he "is...

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News Estonia parliament legalizes same-sex partnerships
Estonia parliament legalizes same-sex partnerships
Peter Snyder
October 9, 2014 12:22:29 pm

The Estonian Parliament, the Riigikogu , passed legislation Thursday legalizing same-sex partnerships. The act passed by a narrow 40-38 vote with another 23 lawmakers abstaining. The new law grants couples in same-sex...

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News Oregon set to vote on recreational marijuana use initative this fall
Oregon set to vote on recreational marijuana use initative this fall
Peter Snyder
October 6, 2014 01:27:23 pm

Oregon voters are set to vote this fall on Measure 91 , which would legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Under the proposed initiative, recreational sale of marijuana would be governed by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission [official...

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News Federal judge orders release of Guantanamo force feeding videos
Federal judge orders release of Guantanamo force feeding videos
Peter Snyder
October 6, 2014 12:53:25 pm

A judge for the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Friday ordered the public release of 28 videos showing the forcible removal and forced feeding of Guantanamo Bay detainee Wa'el Dhiab. Dhiab,...

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News US Supreme Court adds 11 new cases to upcoming term docket
US Supreme Court adds 11 new cases to upcoming term docket
Peter Snyder
October 2, 2014 01:37:11 pm

The US Supreme Court Thursday granted certiorari to 11 cases, adding them to the docket for decision for the upcoming term. In the case Arizona State Legislature v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission ...

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News Spain government files appeal with high court to block Catalonia independence referendum
Spain government files appeal with high court to block Catalonia independence referendum
Peter Snyder
September 29, 2014 01:07:31 pm

Spanish Prime Minster Mariano Rajoy confirmed Monday that the Spanish government has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the November 9 independence referendum for the Catalonia region . The government's appeal alleges...

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News ICC opens pre-trial for Ivorian accused of crimes against humanity
ICC opens pre-trial for Ivorian accused of crimes against humanity
Peter Snyder
September 29, 2014 12:38:15 pm

The confirmation of charges hearing against Charles Ble Goude opened Monday before Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) . Ble Goude, a youth leader loyal to Ivory Coast's former president Laurent...

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News Pennsylvania senate approves medical marijuana bill
Pennsylvania senate approves medical marijuana bill
Peter Snyder
September 25, 2014 01:55:20 pm

The Pennsylvania State Senate approved legislation Thursday that would legalize several forms of medical marijuana. Senate Bill 1182 , proposed by state senator Daylin Leach , passed with strong support 43-7 and...

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News Russia high court upholds ban on ‘homosexual propaganda’
Russia high court upholds ban on ‘homosexual propaganda’
Peter Snyder
September 25, 2014 01:21:56 pm

The Constitutional Court of Russia ruled Thursday that the law banning "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" among minors is not in breach of the Russian Constitution . The controversial law , which entered into force...

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News Oklahoma judge dismisses challenge to Ten Commandments monument
Oklahoma judge dismisses challenge to Ten Commandments monument
Peter Snyder
September 22, 2014 01:26:20 pm

Oklahoma County District Judge Thomas Prince ruled Friday that a privately funded Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of the Oklahoma Capitol Building does not violate the state's constitution. The monument was erected ...

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