Police illegally execute hundreds in Nigeria: Amnesty
AFP - 43 minutes agoPolice in Nigeria routinely and illegally kill with impunity hundreds of suspects each year, global rights group Amnesty International said Wednesday.
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US, Russia face off at World Court over Kosovo
WKBT La Crosse - Tue Dec 8, 7:37 am ETThe United States and Russia faced off over Kosovo at the United Nation's highest court on Tuesday, with the U.S. arguing the world should honor Kosovo's declaration of independence while Russia insisted it was still part of...
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Amnesty urges quick end to Philippine martial law
FOX 12 Idaho - Tue Dec 8, 12:19 am ETAmnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
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Amnesty urges quick end to Philippine martial law
WBAY Green Bay - Tue Dec 8, 12:13 am ETAmnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
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Park Center students have the ear of women's rights leader
New Hope - Golden Valley Sun-Post - Tue Dec 8, 2:39 am ETPark Center High School students added to their knowledge of international affairs by speaking with a women's rights leader from Afghanistan Nov. 13. The students, IB Diploma candidates, participated in a video conference with Suraya Pakzad.
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Right to Life group backs Far Rock mom
YourNabe.com - Tue Dec 8, 2:03 am ETA Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
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Amnesty urges quick end to Philippine martial law
KCOY Santa Maria - Tue Dec 8, 12:20 am ETAmnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to end martial law soon in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
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Amnesty calls for end to Philippine martial law
KJCT 8 Grand Junction - Tue Dec 8, 12:20 am ETSHARIFF AGUAK, Philippines (AP) - Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to revoke martial law in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
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Amnesty calls for end to Philippine martial law
NBC26 Green Bay - Tue Dec 8, 12:06 am ETSHARIFF AGUAK, Philippines (AP) - Amnesty International called on the Philippine government Tuesday to revoke martial law in a southern province, where troops cracked down on a powerful clan and its armed supporters blamed for the massacre of 57 people.
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Amnesty International plans Write-a-thon
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Mon Dec 7, 12:17 am ETThe Pittsburgh chapter of Amnesty International will host its 23rd annual "Write-a-thon" Thursday, inviting local residents to gather in Shadyside and pen letters protesting detentions and imprisonments around the world.
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Right to Life group backs Far Rock mom
YourNabe.com - Mon Dec 7, 2:00 am ETA Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
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Park Center students have the ear of women's rights leader
New Hope - Golden Valley Sun-Post - Mon Dec 7, 1:48 am ETPark Center High School students added to their knowledge of international affairs by speaking with a women's rights leader from Afghanistan Nov. 13. The students, IB Diploma candidates, participated in a video conference with Suraya Pakzad.
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See Jane Do: An Extraordinary Jane: Gloria Steinem
The Grass Valley Union - Sun Dec 6, 3:18 am ETGloria Steinem started out as an everyday woman who, after being moved by the stories of other women, put her passion into action. It has been written that Steinem was a voice for women's rights when women had no voice. Steinem celebrated her 75th birthday this year and with it a legacy that includes founding Ms Magazine and New York Magazine, co-creating Take Our Daughters to Work Day, starting ...
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Right to Life group backs Far Rock mom
YourNabe.com - Sun Dec 6, 2:01 am ETA Far Rockaway woman whose Ozone Park daughter and her unborn grandson were murdered went to Albany last week where she picked up the support of the state Right to Life Committeefor a bill that would treat killing a pregnant woman as two separate murders.
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Bulletin Board
Sidney Herald - Sun Dec 6, 1:43 am ETDecorating contest Community members are asked to nominate the best decorated home for the Sidney Herald’s holiday lighting contest. A People’s Choice award of $100 in Chamber bucks, sponsored by the Sidney Herald, will be given to the top decorated residence. Nominate a home by noon Friday through the Herald Web site, e-mail homespun@sidneyherald.com or by calling 433 ...
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France must not deport terror suspect to Algeria
Amnesty International - Sat Dec 5, 4:07 am ETFrance must not deport a man convicted of terrorist acts to Algeria where he may be at risk of incommunicado detention and torture or other ill-treatment, Amnesty International said today.
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India: Protect Education in Naxalite Conflict
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Lithuania: Reject Homophobic Law Proposal
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United States: Cause for Hope as Prison Growth Slows
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Brazil: Curb Police Violence in Rio, São Paulo
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US: Release the Full Reports into Guantanamo Deaths
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South Africa: Improve Migrants’ Access to Health Care
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Afghanistan: Keep Promises to Afghan Women
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Kuwait: Bring Domestic Workers under Labor Law’s Mantle
Fri Dec 4, 11:55 pm EST
