Mexico City passes gay civil unions bill in historic vote
Mexico City legislative body approves a bill recognizing gay civil unions to grant inheritance rights and benefits, not same sex marriage. Mayor Alejandra Encinas supports it while conservative groups consider court challenges.
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Iraq estimates 150000 civilian deaths in war
Iraq health minister Ali al Shemari released a new death toll of 150000 civilians killed in the war, based on morgue and hospital intake estimates. He blamed Sunni insurgents and criminal gangs, while SCIRI argued the figure includes police and abductees. Baghdad morgue head reported up to 60 violent deaths daily.
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Mourning in Belt Hanoun as Gaza toll climbs after Israeli assault
In Belt Hanoun Gaza, Palestinians held mourners outside homes damaged by six day Israeli operation that killed over 50, many gunmen, and 18 women and children in a single family in a dawn shelling. Crowds pressed with condolence chairs amid rubble as Hamas and PA figures weighed the risks of renewed violence.
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Guantanamo detainees face loss of access to lawyers
The Military Commissions Act could bar detainees at Guantanamo Bay from challenging their detention in civilian courts and limit lawyers access to the base in Cuba. Lawyers argue the measure hides abuses and weakens basic habeas rights for 430 prisoners held for years.
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