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US sends ex-CIA analyst to prison in case that brought light to Bush Administration torture New federal assault weapons bill aims to close loopholes of expired ban Youth of color, hit by high unemployment,...

Washington DC police failed in response to sexual assault cases, report finds As Secretary of State, John Kerry could play key role in Keystone XL Pipeline decision Europe’s small farmers say Parliament’s agriculture plan...

Download Audio HEADLINES Israel poised to move slightly left after election The final counts are still coming in, but the results of yesterday’s election in Israel show an unexpected shift towards the center. Although...

Protesters converge in Washington over measures to restrict abortion rights under Roe v. Wade Israel’s Labor Party transforms itself in contentious election Da’am Party cites economic equality, inclusion in calls for new Left in...

Barack Obama takes oath to begin second term as US president At Obama inauguration, people cite historic rights struggle and hopes for second term Protesters call on Obama, FDA for stronger action on GMO...

Attacks and explosions hit Syrian cities amid news of massacre near Homs Anti-corruption protests end in Islamabad as Supreme Court orders arrest of Pakistani prime minister Housing advocates say new mortgage rules from federal...

French troops begin ground operation in Mali as African forces arrive Haitians describe harsh camp conditions, failures of resettlement after earthquake Opponents of Keystone XL Pipeline point to new reports on climate Advocates call...

Obama’s proposals on gun violence include ban on assault weapons, focus on mental health services In the Philippines, seven-year-old’s death by gunfire prompts calls for action Haitians call for grassroots action in earthquake recovery,...

At Connecticut Walmart, protesters call for end to sales of assault weapons Nuclear watchdogs urge NRC’s study on nuclear waste to include key safety concerns New York public school bus drivers plan strike Wednesday...

Death of Internet activist Aaron Swartz sparks scrutiny of federal action, calls for increased online access Residents of hard-hit New York and New Jersey rally for Superstorm Sandy aid France’s aerial attacks on Mali...