Supreme Court term poses chance for rightward social rulings
The court's conservative bloc could push abortion, contraception, religion, and campaign finance rules rightward this term. Potential actions include upholding state bans on college affirmative action and restricting housing bias claims, with cases from Oklahoma and Arizona on abortion limits and ultrasound requirements. Kennedy's stance remains pivotal as liberals won recent same sex marriage gains.
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U S raids in Africa test reach as Libya Somalia backlash grows
U S forces conduct two Africa raids aiming at al Qaida networks. In Tripoli they captured Nazih al Liby, provoking Libyan protests and warning of reprisals. In Barawe Somalia Navy SEALs failed to harm targets amid civilian risk, while Somali and Libyan authorities caution about state weakness. Kerry praised results during Asia visit. The operations underline U S efforts to hold terror networks accountable and the fragility of Libyan and Somali governance.
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Syria begins destruction of chemical weapons under monitors
International experts from the OPCW and the United Nations arrived in Syria to oversee destruction of chemical munitions. They will observe, verify, and report as Syrian forces cut and dismantle warheads aerial bombs and filling units, with work expected through at least mid 2014.
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