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U.N. Secretary General Condemns Israeli Settlements Plan
10/14/14 3:53 PM PST
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon visited Israel and Palestine to convince both parties to renew plans for peace
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Indian Sprinter Dutee Chand Appeals Ban Against Competing With Women
10/13/14 4:04 PM PST
Dutee Chand tested positive for hyperandrogenism – a condition that produces high testosterone levels in the body, eliminating her from competing with women
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China Bans Celebrities Who Use Drugs or Visit Prostitutes
10/10/14 4:57 PM PST
The order came Thursday that stars who use drugs, visit prostitutes, or are involved in breaking other laws be banned from the media
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Amnesty International Marks World's Day Against Death Penalty
10/10/14 3:54 PM PST
On October 10th, leaders from around the world will announce their opposition to the death penalty
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Cars May be Banned From NYC's Central Park
10/09/14 2:57 PM PST
New York's City Council is considering a bill that could lead to permanently banning all motor vehicle traffic in Central Park
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U.S. Partially Lifts Ban on Lethal Weapon Sales to Vietnam
10/03/14 2:28 PM PST
The United States announced October 2, 2014 that it has partially lifted its ban on lethal weapon sales to Vietnam for maritime security operations
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Microsoft Launches Xbox One in China After 14-Year Ban
09/30/14 11:59 AM PST
China banned foreign-made video game consoles in 2000
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NYC to Lift School Cell Phone Ban
09/24/14 4:52 PM PST
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says he plans to make good on a campaign promise to lift a ban on cell phones in school
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South Sudan U-turns on Foreign Worker Ban
09/18/14 2:25 PM PST
Foreign Minister, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, said there was no government policy about ordering foreign workers to leave
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Leonardo DiCaprio Takes on New Role as U.N. Messenger of Peace
09/17/14 4:24 PM PST
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announces Leonardo DiCaprio will advocate on behalf of the U.N., joining list of celebrities including Stevie Wonder, Michael Douglas, and Jane Goodall
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Israeli Military Opens Probe Into Gaza War
09/11/14 2:20 PM PST
On Wednesday, Israel’s chief military advocate general, Major General Danny Efroni, launched investigations into five incidents during the 50-day military assault in July and August on Gaza
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California Passes Plastic Bag Ban
09/03/14 9:58 AM PST
California Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign Measure SB270, which would ban single-use plastic bags starting in 2015