California bars conversion therapy for minors
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a law prohibiting therapy aimed at changing a minor’s sexual orientation from gay to straight. The measure, first of its kind, was backed by State Sen. Ted Lieu and opposed by Republicans. The Pacific Justice Institute plans a lawsuit over constitutional rights. Meanwhile a Minnesota trial begins for Mahamud Said Omar, accused in a multi-defendant case tied to financing fighters for al Shabab.
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Pacific Justice Institute
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Minnesota
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Somalia
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Wave of bombings in Iraq kills 26 across cities
A coordinated series of bombings in Iraq killed at least 26 people and wounded 94 as attacks hit Shiite neighborhoods and Iraqi security forces from Kirkuk to Kut. Officials described the strikes as a potential rallying call by al Qaida in Iraq after militants escaped a prison break.
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U.S
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Hindu-Muslim unrest erupts in Cox’s Bazar area
Hundreds of Muslims in southeast Bangladesh mobed Buddhist villages after a Facebook insult accusation. Protesters torched at least 10 temples and over 100 homes, prompting extra security to restore order.
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India
Bangladesh
Cox’s Bazar
Dhaka
Gas fracking reshapes global power in new energy era
The U S shale boom and cheaper gas threaten Russia by expanding US exports and curbing Gazprom's dominance. Analysts warn Moscow may fund counter moves while Europe eyes diverse suppliers. Gazprom profits slid amid Arctic project delays as US prices drop from 10 to 3 per unit.
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Iran blocks Gmail sparks debate over Web future
Iran faces backlash as authorities curb Gmail access amid plans for an Iran centered Internet. Parliament members demand lifting the ban while officials tout domestic options like the Fakhr search engine and Fajr email. Reuters notes proxy purchases to bypass blocks and compares Iran’s user base to global rates.
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Niger Floods Deepen Humanitarian Crisis Across Sahel
In Niger the worst flooding in 80 years has displaced about 500000 people and raised cholera fears. More than 80 deaths are recorded as rains ruin crops and homes, while UNICEF warns 1 million children face life threatening malnutrition in the Sahel.
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