Supreme Court narrows use of IQ in death penalty cases
In a 5 4 decision the Supreme Court ruled states must consider factors beyond IQ when evaluating mentally disabled inmates near the 70 to 75 range. The ruling builds on 2002 precedent that executing the mentally disabled violates the Eighth Amendment.
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Obama extends Afghan withdrawal to 2016 end
President Obama announced a plan to keep about 9 800 U S troops in Afghanistan through 2015 and finish withdrawal by the end of 2016. He tied the drawdown to a bilateral security agreement with Kabul and noted U S and NATO forces would train Afghan forces and conduct counterterrorism missions.
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End of Afghan war reshapes U S foreign policy briefing
Administration officials say ending the Afghan war prompts a shift to diplomacy and international consensus. Obama West Point speech outlines new global approach while Iraq struggles post combat role and Afghan security turnover progresses. CIA bases along Pakistan border set to wind down as troops draw down.
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EU urges Russia to honor Ukraine election and de escalate
EU leaders in Brussels praised Ukraine’s presidential vote won by Petro Poroshenko and urged Moscow to recognize him, halt fighting, and prevent border violence. They warned of tougher sanctions if Russia co operates while pledging aid and urging judicial and anti corruption reforms in Ukraine. The EU also discussed visa liberalization steps and a 2.2 billion dollar macro financial aid package.
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Nigerian split over rescue of abducted schoolgirls
Nigeria's military chiefs and President Goodluck Jonathan diverge on how to free nearly 300 Boko Haram abductees. Defence Chief Badeh says force could endanger hostages while the president reportedly ruled out a prisoner swap.
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