Merkel vows to cap refugees in Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel pledges to curb refugee inflows in Germany while defending the year’s admission of about 1 million asylum seekers. She urged a European Union plan to equitably distribute refugees across the 28 member states and faced party pressure to set fixed limits.
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China puts human rights lawyer on trial
Pu Zhiqiang, a 50 year old Chinese human rights lawyer, stood trial Monday in Beijing for social media posts criticizing the ruling Communist government. Facing up to eight years, Pu denied intent to harm while supporters clashed with police outside as diplomats urged protection for freedom of expression.
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Berlin
FAA Starts Drone Registry In December
The FAA will require owners of drones weighing at least 9 ounces to register by February 19 2016 with a $5 fee covering unlimited aircraft and a three year validity. Registration aims to help authorities track a drone if it collides or flies near airports. Penalties include civil fines up to 27 500 and criminal penalties up to 250 000 and three years in prison.
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Autism link found with antidepressants late in pregnancy
A JAMA Pediatrics online study shows women using antidepressants in the last six months of pregnancy have an 87 percent higher chance of having a child later diagnosed with autism. The overall autism rate was 0.7 percent, rising to 12 percent for antidepressant use in the second or third trimester.
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Liz Szabo
Quiet anniversary observances mark Sandy Hook shooting in Conn
Flags across Connecticut flew at half staff to honor the 20 children and six staffers killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown three years ago. Newtown and the district kept plans low key with an Interfaith Gathering for Prayer and Comfort at 7 pm, while the district site gave no morning mention. In Baltimore, a jury weighed Officer William Porter’s charges in Freddie Gray death, facing manslaughter and related counts. Federal enrollment lines at deadline raise call-back requests as Medicare guidance promises coverage if enrolled by deadline.
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