Marine officer tried for Iraqi killings cover up in landmark case
First Lt. Andrew Grayson faces up to life in prison as jurors hear accusations he ordered a sergeant to delete photos of 24 Iraqi deaths and lied to shield himself. The trial is the first in a trio of Marine prosecutions tied to the war crimes case.
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U.N. drafts plan to combat food crisis at Rome summit
Delegates work late in Rome to finalize a draft plan amid rising prices and access obstacles. Biofuels debate features limits and sustainability concerns while Ban Ki moon urges reduced trade barriers and a goal to raise food production 50 percent by 2030. John Holmes notes political will exists but funding is needed, with estimates up to 20 billion dollars annually.
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U.N. Humanitarian Affairs
Same-Sex Marriages Begin After California Supreme Court Ruling
The California Supreme Court rejected a bid to freeze the ruling legalizing gay marriage, paving the way for same sex couples to wed starting June 17. Justices split 4 3 on rehearing as conservatives sought delay and civil rights groups urged immediate action.
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French court rules virginity breach ends Muslim couple’s marriage
In Lille a court declared a 2006 marriage ended due to an error in essential qualities after the bride presented herself as single and chaste. The decision sparked a national outcry over secular values and women’s rights amid France’s growing Muslim population of about five million.
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North Africa
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Researchers secretly track 100000 cell users abroad Study reveals limited movement patterns and privacy concerns
Northeastern University researchers tracked 100000 mobile users outside the United States via cell towers over six months and found most people stay within a 20 mile circle. A second set used 206 devices with trackers for a week. The study raises locational privacy and legality questions in the US.
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U.S
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Center For
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