Egypt acquits army doctor in virginity test case
A Egyptian military tribunal acquitted an army doctor of public obscenity for a protester claiming she was forced to undergo a virginity test in detention. The ruling, denied as happening by the court, inflamed revolutionary youth who see it as proof the generals shielded repressive acts before a civilian handover. Activists demand charges over human rights abuses.
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Crystal Cathedral renames and relocates to new Hope Center
The Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove Calif announces a name change to Hope Center of Christ and a relocation as it exits bankruptcy after selling its glass cathedral to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. A new location will be announced in coming weeks.
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End Syria push stalls as Annan leaves Damascus
U N envoy Kofi Annan departs Damascus without a cease-fire as Bashar al Assad's forces shell opposition areas and clashes with rebels intensify. Annan pressed for an immediate cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid and a political process, while Assad cites terrorist threats and rejects dialogue.
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Rikuzentakata Marks Disaster Anniversary With Quiet Remembrance
In Rikuzentakata and across Japan, residents paused at 2:46 p.m. to mark the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami that left 19 000 dead and displaced hundreds of thousands. Survivors like Toshiko Murakami attend tentside ceremonies as Japan vows to rebuild, decontaminate, and restore coastal towns.
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NASA specialist sues over demotion for intelligent design views
David Coppedge, a former Cassini mission team lead at NASA's JPL, claims he was demoted and fired after promoting intelligent design and discussing his beliefs with coworkers. He cites a conservative Christian reputation and other actions as factors in the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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