Blind China activist tests congressional hearing by phone
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke by phone at a U.S. congressional hearing alleging ongoing persecution of relatives. He said his elder brother and nephew were beaten by authorities after Chen fled house arrest. Chen described his nephew Chen Kegui defending himself with a kitchen knife during a warrantless raid.
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Colorado lawmakers clash as marijuana DUI standard fails again
In Denver, the Colorado Senate tied 17 to 17 on a proposed THC blood limit of 5 nanograms per milliliter, blocking a statewide marijuana impairment standard for a third time. The House had approved the measure, while opponents argued the standard unfairly gauges impairment.
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Egypt rights group lists 841 uprising deaths in 2011
The Arab Network for Human Rights Information released a comprehensive list of 841 civilians killed during Egypt’s 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak. Gunfire caused most deaths. 45 died from tear gas suffocation. 9 crushed by vehicles. 30 unidentified. The report excludes 26 security forces, and questions accountability and orders to fire.
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Panel urges drastic cuts to U.S. nuclear arsenal
Global Zero chaired by Gen. James Cartwright urges an 80 percent reduction to about 450 deployed and stored warheads, arguing the United States needs no more than 900 total weapons. The report aligns with Obama era options targeting 1,000 to 1,100 or 300 to 400 deployed, and notes Russia mirrors large stocks.
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Brooks Aides Charged in Phone Hacking Conspiracy
Rupert Murdoch associate Rebekah Brooks former U K tabloid editor faces three conspiracy to pervert the course of justice counts along with her husband Charlie and four aides. The charges stem from a police probe into phone hacking practices that reopened 18 months ago, linking Brooks closely to David Cameron and Murdoch's media empire.
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EU naval helicopters strike pirate supply center in Somalia
European Union naval forces conducted their first onshore raid in Handulle village near Haradhere. The strike damaged speed boats fuel depots and an arms store with no reported deaths. Somali government said the attack had government knowledge and aimed to deter piracy at sea and on land.
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