Supreme Court to rule on voter ID laws impact on the poor and minorities
The court agreed to review an Indiana photo ID requirement for voting, amid Democratic and civil rights concerns it targets low income and minority voters with no evidence of in person fraud. Separately Congress backed tighter Iran sanctions with a wide bipartisan vote, banning any presidential waivers for the energy sector.
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Iran president says nuclear issue of Iran is closed
Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced at the U N that the nuclear issue is closed and Iran will ignore Security Council resolutions. He said Tehran would monitor its program through the I A E A as the U N watchdog, while Western leaders urged tougher sanctions.
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Tropical Storm Karen Forms in Atlantic Waters
Tropical Storm Karen formed in the open Atlantic with top winds near 40 mph and movement west-northwest at 13 mph. A second tropical depression formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, with a potential watch for the Gulf Coast.
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Myanmar military bans assembly in two cities
In Yangon and another city the military imposed a nighttime curfew and prohibited gatherings of more than five people after tens of thousands of Buddhist monks joined anti-government protests. Soldiers in full gear were deployed amid a growing standoff with pro democracy demonstrators.
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China urges Myanmar junta to ease street protests
Beijing has quietly urged Myanmar's military rulers to ease strife as tens of thousands protest, signaling a shift from an on interventionist line. Diplomats say China will stay hands off publicly while privately pressing junta envoys to reconcile with democratic opposition forces.
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