Connecticut court abolishes state death penalty in landmark ruling
Connecticut’s high court voided the death penalty as unconstitutional under state law and cited racial and economic disparities costs and wrongful executions. The 4-3 decision spares 11 inmates on death row and fuels the national abolition movement. The ruling follows a 2012 repeal for future crimes while preserving existing executions.
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Kerry calls for democracy as U.S. flag rises in Cuba
Secretary of State John Kerry delivered an unprecedented nationally televised appeal for democratic change in Cuba as U S Marines raised the Stars and Stripes at the reopened U S Embassy in Havana. Hundreds gathered outside the former Interests Section as Kerry spoke and the flag was raised beside the embassy on the Malecon with the Brass Quintet playing The Star-Spangled Banner.
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Eurozone upbeat as Greek lawmakers back bailout deal
In Brussels EU officials voiced optimism after Greece approved a draft bailout. The vote faced notable government dissent. The package totals about 93 billion dollars in three years in exchange for severe spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at preventing a disorderly default and exit from the euro.
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Tianjin blast rescue firefighter pulled free after 32 hours
In Tianjin, rescuers pulled out a firefighter trapped for 32 hours after a warehouse fire and a series of explosions killed at least 56, wounded over 720, and left several firefighters missing amid hazardous material concerns. In Tokyo, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offered no direct apology for World War II, emphasizing past apologies but signaling no new ones. China criticized Japan's statement as a diluted apology while urging stronger neighbor trust.
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