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Guatemalan court overturns Rios Montt conviction
MEXICO CITY -- Guatemala’s highest court late Monday overturned the genocide conviction of former military dictator Efrain Rios Montt, a verdict that had been hailed by human rights organizations but now hangs in limbo. The Constitutional Court...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics, International Law, Crime, Law and Justice, Hate Crimes
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Q&A: 'The Hangover: Part III' star Justin Bartha
In “The Hangover: Part III,” Justin Bartha’s Doug isn’t just lost or sidelined while his pals and brother-in-law deal with constant mayhem. He’s kidnapped and an organized crime boss threatens his life. “I think...
Tags: John Goodman, Crime, Law and Justice, Homophobia, Human Interest, Racism
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Jonah Goldberg: Obama has no use for those who disagree with him
Of course the president deserves some of the blame. Yes, it's extremely unlikely he ordered the IRS to discriminate against tea party, pro-life or Jewish groups opposed to his agenda (though why anyone should take his word for it is beyond me). And his...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, State of the Union Address, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Minority Groups
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Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged the president of Myanmar on Monday to halt violence against a Muslim minority but praised economic and political reforms in the formerly pariah nation that is emerging as a U.S. ally in China's backyard....Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, Politics, Asia, Career and Workplace
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Editorial: Keep that public access door open
Recently, the office of Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has taken the position that it does not have to comply with the requirements of Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a law intended to provide broad public access to government...Tags: Freedom of Information Act, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Star Scientific Incorporated, Executive Branch
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US names envoy to combat anti-Semitism, warns of rising incidents
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism as a new State Department report warned about incidents in Venezuela, Egypt and Iran. Secretary of State John Kerry named Ira Forman,...Tags: Politics, John Kerry, Crime, Law and Justice, Judaism, Elections
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Report raises concern about religious freedoms around the world
newsalerts@ky3.comWASHINGTON, DC-- The State Department says safeguarding religious freedom around the world is a matter of national security importance to the United States. The department has issued a new report on international religious freedom. The State Department...Tags: Politics, Religion and Belief, John Kerry, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice and Rights
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President Obama offers encouragement for reforms in Myanmar
WASHINGTON -- President Obama welcomed Myanmar President Thein Sein to the White House on Monday with tokens of encouragement as the former military ruler pushes democratic reforms in the once-authoritarian Southeast Asian nation. Obama praised Thein...
Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Washington, DC, Politics, Prisoners and Detainees, Aung San Suu Kyi
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WRAPUP 1-Hezbollah suffers big losses in Syria battle-activists
Reuters* Fiercest fighting involving Hezbollah in Syria - activists * Israel threatens more strikes to keep arms from Hezbollah * Assad says planned peace talks won't stop "terrorists" By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Dominic Evans AMMAN, May 20 (Reuters) -...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Conflicts, Activism, Armed Forces, Politics
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Czech president under fire after blocking academic who is a gay rights activist
Associated PressPRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic's controversy-courting new president is under fire for refusing to grant a university professorship to one of his critics and hinting that it is because the man is a gay rights activist. In what is normally a...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Gay Rights, Vaclav Klaus, Politics, Prague (Czech Republic)
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Council of Europe tells Putin of concern over Russian NGO law
Reuters* European rights, democracy body says law could have 'chilling effect' * Independent pollster says law may put it out of business By Denis Dyomkin SOCHI, Russia, May 20 (Reuters) - The head of the Council of Europe told Russian President Vladimir...Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Elections, Justice and Rights
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WRAPUP 3-Hezbollah suffers big losses in Syria battle-activists
Reuters* Fiercest fighting involving Hezbollah in Syria - activists * Obama "concerned" by "growing" Hezbollah role in Syria * Dozens killed in sectarian bloodshed in Iraq, Lebanon * Israel threatens more strikes to keep arms from Hezbollah * Assad says...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Conflicts, Activism, Politics, United Kingdom
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