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19
2014

Indiana Senate approves constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage

The proposed amendment must still be approved by both chambers of the General Assembly a second time before it can go before voters on a ballot initiative in 2016.

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19
2014

Thailand PM charged with corruption over rice subsidy program

Shinawatra has denied the allegations and defended the programs as beneficial to rural farmers, blaming delayed payments on political rivals.

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19
2014

UK appeals court upholds life sentences despite ECHR ruling

In Tuesday´s ruling, the court extended a murderer´s 40-year sentence to a whole life sentence, overruling the trial judge who refused to issue the whole life penalty.

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19
2014

Turkey´s Gul approves law tightening Internet controls

The legislation, along with a law increasing government influence over the judiciary, is seen by Erdogan´s critics as an authoritarian response to a corruption inquiry shaking his government, a bid to stymie court cases and to stop leaks circulating online.

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19
2014

Peugeot signs rescue deal with China´s Dongfeng Motor

Another 1.4bn euros will be raised from existing investors in Peugeot.

FEB
18
2014

U.S. - Mississippi House approves 20-week abortion ban

In a statement Thursday, Gipson asserted that medical evidence shows that "the unborn at this age can feel pain" and that the proposed law would help to protect the unborn and their mothers.

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18
2014

UN rights chief calls for Sri Lanka war crimes probe

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay asked the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to set up an independent probe to ensure accountability for atrocities committed during the war.

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18
2014

Israel court to rule on anti-boycott law

Although there is no precedent for it as of yet, the law makes a boycott call a civil issue that could allow for lawsuits seeking compensation.

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18
2014

Hamid Karzai orders changes to draft law amid fears for Afghan women

The new criminal prosecution code, backed by a prominent opponent of women´s rights, banned relatives from testifying against each other.

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18
2014

UN: North Korea rights violations constitute crimes against humanity

The report, which is to be debated by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on March 17, includes excerpts of witness testimony taken from the statements of more than 80 victims and witnesses in South Korea, Japan, Britain and the US.

FEB
17
2014

Brazil: Batista’s flagship company presents bankruptcy plan

The petroleum company OGX, now known as OGpar, declared Latin America’s largest corporate default last October when it sought court protection after missing payments on $3.8 billion worth of bonds.

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17
2014

Uganda president to sign anti-gay law

Homosexuality has long been illegal in Uganda, and the bill was introduced to inflict harsher penalties for the crime.

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17
2014

Turkish lawmakers approve bill increasing control over judiciary

The bill comes amid growing controversy that has forced high level officials, including members of Erdogan´s cabinet, to resign.

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17
2014

U.S. issues marijuana guidelines for banks

The guidance, which requires banks to vigorously monitor their marijuana-industry customers, was provided by the Treasury Department and the Justice Department in separate advisories.

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17
2014

Data protection: Angela Merkel proposes Europe network

It would avoid emails and other data automatically passing through the United States.

FEB
14
2014

U.S. - Federal judge rules Kentucky must recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages

The case was brought by four same-sex couples living in Kentucky, who had been legally married in Canada or other US states prior to moving to Kentucky.

FEB
14
2014

Italy Constitutional Court strikes down tough marijuana sentencing laws

The constitutional court declared the law illegitimate without further elaboration.

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14
2014

Apple in conflict mineral ´name and shame´ crackdown

Conflict minerals, as they are known, are mined in areas of fighting or human rights abuses, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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14
2014

Russia tightens anti-gay adoption ban

The new measure comes into law in the middle of a Winter Olympics already steeped in controversy over the country´s attitude toward gays.

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14
2014

Belgian lawmakers allow euthanasia for children

The law empowers children with terminal ailments who are in great pain to ask to be put to death by their doctor if their parents agree and a psychiatrist or psychologist certifies they are conscious of what their choice signifies.

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