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US civil libertarians call for greater access to Guantanamo documents

The American Civil Liberties Union has requested access to statements made by alleged conspirators of the September 11th attacks.

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UN highlights role of press freedom as catalyst for social and political change

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World Press Freedom Day logo.

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States Must Ensure That Legislation Does Not Increase Social Inequality

This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received five new non resident ambassadors to the Holy See: Teshome Toga Chanaka of Ethiopia, David Cooney of Ireland, Naivakarurubalavu Solo Mara of the Republic of Fiji, Viguen Tchitetchian of Armenia and Dato' Ho May Young, the first ambassador of Malaysia to the Holy See.

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World Powers Urge Iran to Grant Access to Nuclear Sites

World powers – the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany – are pressuring Iran for “urgent” access to sites involving its controversial nuclear program.

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Jury Convicts Bosnia-Born Muslim in Plot to Bomb New York Subway

A federal jury has convicted a Bosnian-born man of attempting to bomb New York City's subway in 2009 for al-Qaida.

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UN and partners issue warning against Somali peace process spoilers

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Internally displaced Somali women collect UNHCR aid supplies.

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Google Drive's terms of use 'allows US authorities to access your data'

Search giant Google's new consumer service that allows users to store photos, videos, and other digital files in the Internet 'cloud', could allow US law enforcement agencies to access your data, without your knowledge and without the need for a warrant, an expert has claimed

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US counter terrorism advisor defends 'tremendously capable tool' drone attacks against militants

White House counter terrorism advisor John Brennan has defended the administration's campaign of using armed drones to target terrorism suspects, calling it a 'tremendously capable tool' against terrorists.

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Koran burnt in front of US churchgoers

Reports are emerging from Gainesville, Florida that pastor Terry Jones has burned more copies of the Koran.

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US, Japanese Leaders to Push for Stronger Alliance

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House Monday for talks that are expected to reaffirm a strong bilateral alliance that has weakened in recent years.