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About a dozen couples line up at San Franciscos City Hall to apply for marriage licenses as part of a Valentines Day ritual demonstrating for same-sex marriage on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.

Homosexual Photos Seattle US Weddings Wikipedia: Same-sex marriage in the United States

Reuters
More than 100 same-sex couples wed in Seattle after state law change
Mon 10 Dec 2012
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - Hundreds of well-wishers braved cold and rain to celebrate 133 weddings at Seattle City Hall on Sunday, marking the first day that same-sex couples could marry in Washington stat... (photo: AP / Noah Berger)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has seen a major upsurge since the opening of Terminal 2 and the adjacent Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. The airport has strengthed its position as the fourth busiest in China.

Airline China Photos Pollution US Wikipedia: Energy policy of the European Union

Reuters
Insight: U.S., China turned EU powers against airline pollution law
Sun 9 Dec 2012
| BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The European Union's landmark effort to charge foreign airlines for carbon emitted on flights in and out of Europe was already failing by the time French President Fr... (photo: Creative Commons / Brcke-Osteuropa)

Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan attend the music release of their Hindi movie "Jodhaa Akbar"

The Examiner Thu 6 Dec 2012
Aishwarya Rai received legal threats for kissing Hrithik Roshan in 'Dhoom 2'
| It was reported on Dec 05, 2012, that former Miss World and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai in a new interview with Sir David Frost, admitted that she wasn't very comfortable with her first screen k... (photo: AP / Rajesh Nirgude)
Actress Celebrity Entertainment Photos Wikipedia: Aishwarya Rai

Cannabis, Marijuana

Tulsa World Thu 6 Dec 2012
Smokers celebrate as Washington legalizes marijuana
SEATTLE — The crowds of happy people lighting joints under Seattle's Space Needle early Thursday morning with nary a police officer in sight bespoke the new reality: Marijuana is legal under Washing... (photo: Creative Commons / themadpothead)
Lawmaker Legal Marijuana Photos Wikipedia: Marijuana (word)

Freida Pinto at the special screening of Woody Allen's film 'You will meet a tall dark stranger' during the 41st International Film Festival of India, Goa 2010

Indian Express Wed 5 Dec 2012
Freida Pinto part of DIFF international jury
| India-born actress Freida Pinto is part of the international jury at the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival. | The 'Slumdog Millionaire' star will join world fa... (photo: Public Domain / Capitalg)
Actress Celebrity Filming Photos Wikipedia: Freida Pinto

High Commissioner for Human Rights Briefs Media on Syria Navi Pillay, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, briefs correspondents after addressing a closed meeting of the Security Council on Syria.

CNBC Sat 1 Dec 2012
U.N. rights chief says Mursi decree breaks human rights law
| GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief has warned Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi that his decree expanding his powers would put him beyond the law and open th... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz)
Egypt Human Rights Photos UN Wikipedia: Navanethem Pillay

union rural development minister, Jairam Ramesh distributes appointment letters among youth in Srinagar India, on 17, December 2011.

The Times Of India Fri 30 Nov 2012
Law soon against use of dry toilets: Jairam Ramesh
| BHOPAL: Union minister for Panchayat and Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that the Centre will soon formulate a law to prosecute users of dry toilets. The... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
India Lawmaker Photos Politics Wikipedia: Jairam Ramesh

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File - Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt speaks to students during a seminar at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.

Google boss Eric Schmidt: I'm proud of our tax avoidance scheme...it's called capitalism

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is seen Tuesday, March 30, 2010, after a press conference in Manama, Bahrain. A protest movement demanding new elections in Thailand has abandoned negotiations with Abhisit and said Tuesday it will instead resume its massive street demonstrations. The opposition believes Abhisit came to power illegitimately with the connivance of the military and other parts of the traditional ruling class and that only new elections can restore integrity to Thai democracy.

Ex-Thai PM to hear murder charge over protest death

South African President Jacob Zuma, right, reacts during a press conference with Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba, left, in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

Africa: Still Vomiting Colonial Values in a Psychic Purge

The world won't wait for China to Asia Times
Twilight of the four-year co Asia Times
Mortgage arrears continue to rise Irish Times
How a community organiser became a robot president Al Jazeera
McAfee in Miami after deportation from Guatemala Newsvine
One to Watch: The Virginia Governor's Race ABC News
Desperate Afghan Women Setting Themselves on Fire ABC News
What Is a Right-to-Work Law? ABC News
Japan scrambled fighters, claiming airspace violation Deutsche Welle
Fear grips civilians as war laps closer to Syrian capital The Star
S. Korean Chief Justice makes first-ever visit to RI Jakarta Post
WRAPUP 1-Russia says Syrian rebels might win; car bomb kills Reuters
Airbus chief gambles on giving managers their wings Reuters
Morocco's biggest opposition leader dies Austin American Statesman
Cumberland murder victims remembered with planting of tree Indianapolis Star
Radionics Box Announces New Radionic Rate Technique for Accu San Francisco Chronicle
FCC rule goes into effect today: TV commercials cannot be lo The Examiner
Touching American History in Birmingham (Birmingham Part 6) The Examiner
‘Choose Life’ license plates should expect more scrutiny The Examiner
Italian borrowing rates stay low after Berlusconi vacillates The Washington Post

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A man watches a movie on a Samsung Electronics's product at a showroom of its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.

Apple and Samsung back in court

Lady Antebellum 2008

New managers, new plans for Freedom Hill

Acacia Subsidiary Enters into a License and Settlement Agree Business Wire
Universal Ent. Files Criminal Complaint Against Wynn (WYNN) StreetInsider
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Houston Chronicle
SC issues notice to ban on tobacco products Newstrack India
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain San Francisco Chronicle
Calendar of upcoming business events Indianapolis Star
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain my SA
Judge slams greed in accident claim Independent online
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain The Miami Herald
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain The Tribune San Luis Obispo
>Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Seattle Post
Therapy dogs are stressed students� best friends The News & Observer
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Philadelphia Daily News
Dozens Sue Pharmacy, but Compensation Uncertain The New York Times
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Palm Beach Post
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain The Wichita Eagle
IT company Mahindra Satyam settles Aberdeen Global, other cl The Times Of India
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Austin American Statesman
Millions sought from pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak, Star Tribune
Dozens sue pharmacy, but compensation uncertain Dayton Daily News

13 police stations take up combing operations to check risin The Times Of India
Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes: UK police IBN Live
Toms River police apprehend robbery suspect within 30 minute Asbury Park Press
Crime and police news for Thursday, Dec. 13 Richmond Times Dispatch
Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes: UK police Zeenews
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes Palm Beach Post
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes Houston Chronicle
Jimmy Savile Suspected Of 199 Crimes, UK Police Say Huffington Post
Police warn of crime spike from Annie Dookhan lab scandal Boston Herald
Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes: UK police Sun Sentinel
Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes: UK police Daily Press
Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes: UK police Chicago Tribune
Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes-UK police Reuters
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes my SA
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes The Washington Times
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes The Guardian
Providence police: One-man crime wave accused of five robber The Providence Journal
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes North Jersey
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes The Tribune San Luis Obispo
UK police: Jimmy Savile is suspect in 199 crimes Newsday

This June 19, 2012 photo shows Samsungs new Galaxy S III phone, left, next to an iPhone 4S in New York. The Galaxy S III, which looks and feels like an oversized iPhone, is available next week.

Judge to Apple and Samsung: So How Does All This End?

Singer Cheryl Cole arrives for the screening of "Outside the Law", at the 63rd international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 21, 2010.

Cheryl Cole Sues X Factor For $2.3 Million After Being Fired From Judging Duties

Samsung Mobile store

Judge Aims To Resolve Apple-Samsung Legal Dispute

16 Judges Hired to Clear 6,700 Cases in Two Years All Africa
Controversy Over Late Boakye Mattress Will...Court Sets Asid Peace FM Online
Shift Ambedkar�s statue in 15 days, High Court tells Karnata DNA India
Judge gives threat defendant a caution with probation Philadelphia Daily News
Fight for Portsmouth reaches High Court as adjournment sough Sky Sports
Judge to decide if exotic-animal law is unfair The Columbus Dispatch
Sentence for US soldier upheld by Seoul High Court Stars and Stripes
NPP must leave Obra Spot and fight their case in court � Kwe Joy Online
Judge slams greed in accident claim Independent online
Hague Judges Dismiss Gbagbo Challenge All Africa
Security Council Extends Terms of Judges Serving On UN Rwand All Africa
Arrested Deutsche Bank employees face judge on Thursday Hartford Courant
Arrested Deutsche Bank employees face judge on Thursday Daily Press
Arrested Deutsche Bank employees face judge on Thursday Chicago Tribune
Arrested Deutsche Bank employees face judge on Thursday Sun Sentinel
Arrested Deutsche Bank employees face judge on Thursday Reuters
Melbourne man charged with people smuggling to return to cou The Daily Telegraph Australia
US judge rules 'treatment of 9/11 suspects won't be Newstrack India
Judge to hear request on medical marijuana ruling San Francisco Chronicle
NC judge to rule on racial bias from old trials The Charlotte Observer

File - Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt speaks to students during a seminar at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012.

Google boss Eric Schmidt: I'm proud of our tax avoidance scheme...it's called capitalism

Malians protest in favor of an international military intervention to regain control of the country's Islamist-controlled north, in Bamako, Mali, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012.

Mali names new prime minister in abrupt change of leadership

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives an address to the Federal Assembly at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 12 December, 2012.

Vladimir Putin warns against foreign meddling

Russia acknowledges Assad losing control Houston Chronicle
UK's tax credits are a 'win-win' Screen Daily
Researchers say Alzheimer's studies must focus on abnorm Review Journal
Mike's Pastry owner, Mike Mercogliano, dies at 90 Business Journal
PPP Calls For Electoral Reforms Peace FM Online
UN group gives nod for greater Internet oversight Houston Chronicle
Mining Sector Is Highest Taxpayer Peace FM Online
N.J. couple sue over political use of photo Philadelphia Daily News
Intern on Menendez's staff was undocumented alien and se Philadelphia Daily News
TOPIC IN FOCUS: Russian stock market to drive privatization RBC News
In Video: Equality Commission event in Belfast Belfast Telegraph
Gilead to buy Canadian company Houston Chronicle
Egyptian film rebels form breakaway union Screen Daily
Blast near Damascus kills 16, state media say Philadelphia Daily News
Rights group accuses Pakistani military of abuse Newsday
Rights group accuses Pakistani military of abuse STL Today
Leveson: Legal warning for tweeters and bloggers BBC News
UN group gives nod for greater Internet oversight PhysOrg
Rights group accuses Pakistani military of abuse San Francisco Chronicle
Rights group accuses Pakistani military of abuse The Guardian

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, left, sits next to his wife Graca Machel as they are driven across the field ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010

Mandela to undertake more medical tests: Presidency

Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in fighting apartheid, speaks during a felicitation event for him in Dharmsala, India, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Desmond Tutu Starts Liu Xiaobo Change.org Petition Calling For Release Of Nobel Peace Prize Winner

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Human Rights Day function, organized by the National Human Rights Commission, in New Delhi on December 10, 2012.

Human rights should be taught in schools: President

Human Rights Award for Desmond Tutu All Africa
Human Rights Groups Take On 'Times' All Africa
Amnesty International accuses Pakistani military of human ri The Washington Post
Pak's 'lawless' northwest region hub of human ri Newstrack India
Amnesty International accuses Pakistani military of human ri Star Tribune
Justice and Human Rights Officials Work in Kuando-Kubango All Africa
Video: Homeless Group Sues City of Portland Over Human Right IMC
Video: Homeless Group Sues City of Portland Over Human Righ IMC
Right human rights? Sun Star
Access to grog is not a human right The Australian
Human rights forum opens in Beijing CNTV
In human rights spat, Russia poised to target US adoptive pa The Christian Science Monitor
unable to receive mail to apartment building due to hosuing The Petition Site
Human Rights Watch: Assad forces using incendiary weapons on Ha'aretz
Darfur Joins in Celebrating Human Rights Day All Africa
Climate Failures a Human Rights Challenge All Africa
Protecting the Human Rights of All All Africa
ICC Statement On Human Rights Day All Africa
President Zuma Lauds Tutu on Human Rights Award All Africa
UN Concerned Over Reports of Human Rights Violations in Suda All Africa

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