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Obama Holds Press Conference With Tanzania Leader, Praises Bushneed to implement their commitments under the framework for peace. That armed groups need to lay down their arms and human rights abusers need to be held accountable. And very much want to commend present equipment as well for the leadership role
for peace. That armed groups need to lay down their arms and human rights abusers need to be held accountable. And -- very much want to commend present equipment as well for the leadership role disease
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Ex-Chadian Ruler Could Face War Crimes Charges
Successive governments have dragged their feet on prosecuting him. Senegalese authorities detained Habre on Sunday. Human rights groups hope newly elected President Macky Sall will break with the example set by his predecessor and allow Habre to
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Some US Conservatives Laud Russia's Anti-Gay Bill
S.-based Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute. "On the other hand been assailed by gay-rights and human - rights groups in the U.S. "The admiration the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. "They have lost their
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Ailing Mandela Still Able to Unite South Africans
Even in critical condition, Nelson Mandela is still able to bring South Africans together
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A Guide to the Fight Over the Texas Abortion Law
A guide to the fight over the proposed abortion restrictions in Texas as lawmakers reconvene
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Delaware Sees First Same-Sex Marriage Ceremony
State senator and her partner become first same-sex couple to legally wed in Delaware
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Obama: US Will Give Allies Info on Spying Claims
Obama says all nations seek intel, but US will respond to European concerns about spying
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UN Takes Over From African Troops in Mali
having liberated much of the north of Mali, including the cities of Gao and Timbuktu. The head of the peacekeeping force, Bert Koenders, said the mission's goals are to stabilize Mali, protect human rights and preserve cultural sites.
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Jennifer Lopez Under Fire for HB Song to Dictator
2006 the leader of the country Human Rights Watch describes as "among the celebrities who has also worked on human rights issues would agree to the tribute Thor Halvorssen, president of the Human Rights Foundation, wrote in a statement
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Gay Couple May Be 1st to Win Green-Card Petition
Florida gay couple is 1st in country to win their petition for a green card, lawyer says
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Congress Leaves Town With Unfinished Business (The Note)
You've confronted crimes of hatred and intolerance with truth and love, and you wrote into your constitution the human rights that sustain freedom." http://abcn.ws/15W2ejS IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: OBAMA VISITS MANDELA'S ROBBEN ISLAND
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Germany Wants 'Trust Restored' After US Spy Report
The German government wants "trust restored" with the United States following reports that American intelligence agencies bugged European Union offices, and has invited the U.S. ambassador in Berlin to the Foreign Ministry for a meeting on Monday. A spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel
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Court Wins Draw Big Crowds to Gay Pride Parades
Burbank — waved from convertibles as a group of people carried cartoon-style signs that read, "Prop. 8-Kapow!" Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, who orchestrated the lawsuit, and screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who won an Academy
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PHOTOS: Rainbows, Cheer Abound at Pride Parades
With rainbow flags galore, thousands of people flocked to Gay Pride parades across the U.S. Just days after U.S. Supreme Court victories on same-sex marriage, those attending had more reason to cheer. Some had signs that read "Just Married." Here are photos of gay pride parades across the U.S.:
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J-Lo Birthday Song for Turkmenistan Leader Under Firein attendance the president of turkmenistan, a place human rights watch calls one of the world's most repressive countries J. Lo's reps say "had there been knowledge of human rights issues of any kind, jennifer would not have attended
a ivate concert. ♪ in attendance the president of turkmenistan, a place human rights watch calls one of the world's most repressive countries. Here's the issue, at one point j. Lo sings directly to that president. ♪ Happy birthday mr. President ♪ Reporter: J. Lo's reps say "had there been knowledge of human rights issues of any kind, jennifer would not have attended." Adding that the company that paid her to perform asked for a last-minute -
Jessica Simpson Welcomes Baby Boy Acehas apparently. settled a lot of human rights activists because she performs he has an impressive record of human rights violations in his country. And statement goes on to say knowledge of human rights issues of any kind Jennifer would
-- as well she has apparently. -- settled -- a lot of human rights activists because she performs. We're. Presidents you make amends in his right Turk men stand. She sang happy birthday for the 56 year old yeah well he has an impressive record of human rights violations in his country. And so now. People around the world are really upset about -- so much so that she's been forced to apologize even -- Her statements are saying that -- you know the entire performance was led by representatives and their intention was not to do this at all especially not for somebody with his record yeah. The statement goes on to say -- -- -- knowledge of human rights issues of any kind Jennifer would not happen. And -- and saying. They have -- -- is apologizing. You see is right -
Obama Holds Press Conference With Tanzania Leader, Praises Bush
need to implement their commitments under the framework for peace. That armed groups need to lay down their arms and human rights abusers need to be held accountable. And very much want to commend present equipment as well for the leadership role
for peace. That armed groups need to lay down their arms and human rights abusers need to be held accountable. And -- very much want to commend present equipment as well for the leadership role disease -
Chad Griffin and Brian Brown on 'This Week'leading the campaigns. Brian brown from the national organization of marriage, and chad griffin with the american human rights campaign, and sparked the court challenge to proposition 8 in california. Chad, let me begin with you. Congratulations
from the national organization of marriage, and chad griffin with the american human rights campaign, and sparked the court challenge to proposition 8 in california. Chad, let me begin with you. Congratulations on your victory. What -
Roundtable I: Historic Marriage Rulingof bigotry and wanting to cause injury, if that is so, as it's played out in 37 states, chad griffin the of the human rights campaign said you go referendum, legislative, the courts, whatever it take s. It is hard to believe that any court
as it's played out in 37 states, chad griffin the of the human rights campaign said you go referendum, legislative, the courts, whatever it take s. It is hard to believe that any court won't look -
Russian Meteor Shockwave Circled Globe Twiceconcert singing happy birthday. She's now saying she would never have performed if she knew about the leader's dismal human rights record. There's no word on how much she was paid for the concert. And to that pro golfer making no apologies for
she would never have performed if she knew about the leader's dismal human rights record. There's no word on how much she was paid for the concert. And to that pro golfer making no apologies for -
Gay Marriage Gets Boost in Supreme CourtScalia and justice Anthony Kennedy. we're just reading this sweeping opinion on the equal human dignity and equal human rights of gay couples. One might read the saying he wanted to decide this case. Because I want he wanted to do that that's
just reading this sweeping opinion on the equal human dignity and equal human rights of gay couples. One might read the -- -- saying he wanted to decide this case. Because I want -- he wanted
