All News Articles for 2014-12-31
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Over Two Dozen Killed in Rocket Attack on Afghan Wedding Party: AP Deadly attack another reminder 'of the horror of the violence that ordinary Afghans face' Read more |
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Paving Way for War Crimes Charges, Palestinians Move to Join International Criminal Court Following defeat of UN Security Council resolution, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas signs on to Rome Statute Read more |
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European Central Bank's Chief Economist: Beware the Rise of Populism While ECB economist Peter Praet says governments should focus on growth, critics say it's a path towards an unlivable planet. Read more |
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Ending "Legalized Killing" in Maryland, Gov. Commutes All Remaining Death Sentences State executions of four remaining inmates would "not serve the public good" now or in the future, says outgoing Democratic governor Read more |
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Despite Climate Warnings, New Export Rules Open Crude Oil Floodgates The loosened regulations will reportedly 'please domestic oil drillers, foreign trade partners, and some Republicans' Read more |
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2014 Deadliest Year for Afghan Civilians On Record Grim statistics raise questions about statements by U.S. officials that war is coming to 'responsible close' Read more |
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Is Push for Corporate-Friendly Trade Deal Top 2015 Priority for White House? Critics say TPP represents an anti-democratic set of policies that have more to do with consolidating corporate power across international borders than boosting so-called "free trade" Read more |
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Keystone XL Pipeline at Top of GOP Agenda in 2015 Senate committee hearing set for next week Read more |
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After 11 Years Without Charge Or Trial, 5 Men Released From Guantánamo All of those transferred had been recommended for release at least since 2009 Read more |
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UN Security Council Rejects Palestinian Statehood Proposal Led by U.S. opposition, resolution put forth by Jordan fails to pass. Following vote, Palestinian Authority joins the International Criminal Court. Read more |