NYC smoking ban expands to parks and beaches
New York enacts a wide ban prohibiting smoking in parks beaches and public plazas including Central Park and Times Square霓 Critics say the move limits civil liberties and outdoors health concerns persist among experts. A roundup of other world events notes piracy off Oman and civilian casualties in Afghanistan drawing international reactions.
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Iran Warships Pass Through Suez A Test of Egypts New Rule
Iran sends frigate Alvand and supply ship Kharq toward Syria after Egypt grants passage through the Suez Canal. Israel warns of provocation as Tehran seeks to project power on Europe and NATO fronts amid regional upheaval.
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China clamps down as Jasmine Revolution call appears
In Beijing and Shanghai and 11 other cities authorities detained activists and expanded police presence. Text messaging was disrupted and online posts about the Jasmine Revolution were censored. Protesters gathered outside a McDonald’s area, with several taken away. the unsigned Boxun.com call urged people to demand food work housing and fairness.
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Texas Moves To Allow Guns On College Campuses
Texas advances measures to let faculty and students carry concealed hand guns on campus. Over half the Texas House backs the bill, aiming to empower campuses as a national model in gun rights. Governor Perry supports the idea amid a broader state gun culture.
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Juarez film game sparks ban call by Chihuahua lawmakers
Chihuahua legislators asked federal authorities to ban Call of Juarez The Cartel a shooter set in Ciudad Juarez citing the city’s recent drug violence. Ubisoft plans a summer release with in game scenes showing armed characters and a promotional line urging players to take justice into their own hands.
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