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Croatia Becomes Newest EU Member

Tens of thousands celebrated across Croatia as it became the 28th member of the European Union.

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Death Toll in Uganda Fuel Tanker Accident Rises to 31

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Uganda, Africa

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No Accountability for Military Contractor’s Role in Abu Ghraib Torture, Federal Judge Says

On the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a United States district court dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) on behalf of four Iraqi men who were tortured at Abu Ghraib. Al Shimari...

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Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly expresses doubts about broad ‘abuse-of-office’ laws for politicians

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has said broad abuse-of-office laws for politicians are
“problematic” and should be abolished or redrafted to limit their scope, while special procedures to impeach ministers should be in line with...

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