United States sanction Iran over nuclear program
The United States on Monday increased sanctions on Iran focusing on the rial currency and its auto sector to curb revenue for Tehran. President Obama issued measures targeting foreign banks and firms doing business with Iran's auto industry, described as a major revenue source for Iran.
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IRS chief pledges full probe and repair of targeting fallout
Acting IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told Congress the agency will fully investigate and repair problems that led to targeting of conservative groups. He promised a public accounting to restore the agency’s image amid investigations and political pressure from House Republicans. Committee Chairman Hal Rogers warned funding could hinge on satisfactory answers.
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Xi orders probe into deadly poultry plant fire in China
Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang ordered an investigation into the blaze at a northeastern poultry plant that killed at least 119, with rescue teams urged to save lives and officials to punish those responsible. The 17 acre facility faced possible electrical fault and ammonia contamination per CCTV.
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Supreme Court allows DNA collection from arrestees in serious cases
In a 5-4 decision, the court held police may obtain a DNA sample from someone arrested and charged with a serious crime, associating it with fingerprinting. The ruling limits applicability to serious offenses and contrasts with earlier Maryland court decisions.
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Manning Trial Opens as Army Prosecutor Blames Arrogance
Army prosecutors allege Bradley Manning leaked more than 700000 secret documents to WikiLeaks causing risk to lives and diplomacy. Manning defense portrays him as a naive, idealistic soldier seeking to reveal the human cost of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Obama calls for openness on mental health issues
President Obama urged a national conversation on mental health at a White House conference. He noted over 60 percent of Americans with mental illness go untreated and compared it to cancer treatment gaps, referencing the Newtown tragedy and calls for reduced stigma.
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DIA rejects sale of art to pay Detroit debt
Detroit Institute of Arts official says emergency manager Kevyn Orr floated art sale figures but DIA rejects any plan to sell collection to satisfy creditors. Museum argues art is publicly held trust and cannot be sold to solve city finances.
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