Netanyahu calls for tougher sanctions on Iran in talks with Obama
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged U.S. President Barack Obama to intensify sanctions on Iran if it pursues nuclear work. Obama said Tehran must prove sincerity with actions and warned against premature sanctions relief while signaling readiness to use force if necessary.
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Obama administration reaffirms use of race in college admissions
Following the Supreme Court Fisher v. Texas ruling narrowing but not ending affirmative action, the Education and Justice departments remind colleges that race may be a factor in admissions to boost diversity. The policy aims to provide opportunities for minority students while acknowledging ongoing national debate over reverse discrimination.
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Erdogan proposes reforms to broaden democracy in Turkey
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan unveils a reform package aimed at expanding freedoms for Kurds and allowing Kurdish names for cities along with leniency on headscarves. The plan also envisions return of land seized from Mor Gabriel monastery as protests loom and EU watchers urge careful implementation.
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Court Finds Minnesota Law On Encouraging Death Unconstitutional
Minnesota Court of Appeals rules the states ban on advising or encouraging death by own action violates free speech protections. Indictments against Final Exit Network Inc. remain valid for alleged beyond-advice actions. case sent back for potential trial against two members.
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Experts: Syria may end chemical weapons ability in a month
Chemical weapons experts say Syria could lose the ability to employ nerve agents within a month while full destruction of its chemical arsenal extends years. The mid 2014 deadline is described as very ambitious and significant quantities may be kept until just before use in rockets or shells.
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