Russian lawmakers have approved a bill that makes fines radically higher for people taking part in unauthorized rallies. The law was passed Tuesday in the third, and final reading with 241 votes for and 147 against in the lower house of parliament. It raises the maximum fine for illegal street protest from about $30 to […]
Russian Parliament Approves Huge Incerase In Protest Fines
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
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ICC Prosecutor to UN: Consider Arrests of Sudanese Officials Indicted for Crimes in Darfur
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
The International Criminal Court is asking the U.N. Security Council to encourage countries to issue warrants and arrest four high-ranking Sudanese officials accused of war crimes in Darfur. The chief prosecutor of the ICC in The Hague, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, told the Security Council Tuesday that the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and other suspects […]
Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan that killed al-Qaida’s second in command, Abu Yahya al-Libi, is “a significant blow to the terror group.” Tuesday’s confirmation of al-Libi’s death came a day after missiles from a pilotless U.S. plane hit a vehicle and compound in the North Waziristan tribal region, killing at least […]
US Appeals Court Upholds Decision to Strike Down California Gay Marriage Ban
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. federal appeals court in California has upheld is decision to strike down the state’s homosexual marriage ban as unconstitutional. The appeals court refused to reconsider the February decision by a three-judge panel. Same-sex marriage supporters call Tuesday’s ruling a victory for justice. Opponents say they will take the case to the U.S. Supreme […]
5 Azerbaijan Troops Reported Killed in Armenia Border Clashes
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of killing five Azerbaijani soldiers in a second day of violence at the common border. This brings to eight the death toll in the border clashes since Monday. Armenia said Monday that three of its soldiers were killed. Several people on both sides have been wounded in the exchange of fire. […]
Wisconsin Holds Pivotal Recall Vote on Governor
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
Residents in Wisconsin are voting in a recall election that could force the state’s Republican governor out of office. The latest voter opinion surveys show Governor Scott Walker with a slight lead over his Democratic opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, whom Walker defeated in the 2010 general election. Shortly after taking office, Walker pushed through […]
US Appeals Court Refuses to Revisit California Gay Marriage Ban
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
A federal appeals court in California has refused to reconsider a landmark ruling that struck down the state’s voter-approved ban on gay marriage. The decision Tuesday by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clears the way for the case to go to the U.S. Supreme Court. A three-judge panel of the California appeals court […]
US Wants India to Play Greater Role in Afghanistan
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will encourage India to take a more active role in Afghanistan, as he meets with officials to discuss regional security and defense relations. Panetta arrived Tuesday in New Delhi for two days of talks with Indian officials. U.S. defense officials say there is a risk that “the tensions […]
Queen ‘Humbled’ by Events for Diamond Jubilee
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
Queen Elizabeth has extended her thanks and appreciation to all who took part in organizing four days of colorful Diamond Jubilee celebrations across Britain and the Commonwealth. In a rare speech Tuesday broadcast in Britain and the Commonwealth, the queen said the events she attended to mark her 60 years on the throne have been […]
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Al-Qaida No. 2
Posted June 5th, 2012 at 1:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. officials say a drone strike in northwestern Pakistan has killed al-Qaida’s second in command, Abu Yahya al-Libi, dealing what is said to be a major blow to the terror group. Tuesday’s confirmation of al-Libi’s death came a day after missiles from a U.S. drone hit a vehicle and compound in the North Waziristan tribal […]
