UN rights critique grows as abuses persist worldwide
The U N Human Rights Commission faces criticism for inaction amid widespread torture and abuses in Brazil Indonesia Northern Ireland Tanzania and Iran. Amnesty International cites hundreds of thousands jailed for politics while critics urge stronger action and U S push for a new UN rights post.
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Roger Baggs Seeks Randolph Sheriff Nomination
Randolph County Board of Elections ruled May 1 that Roger Baggs remains a valid Republican candidate for Sheriff. He claims the controversy over his qualifications is a political move and urges voters to support his candidacy in the May 7 primary.
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