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US Supreme Court weighs responsibility of corporations abroad in Kiobel vs. Royal Dutch Petroleum Supreme Court ruling in Kiobel case could affect Indonesia human rights suit against ExxonMobil Labor advocates call on Mexican government...

UN extends investigation into Syria abuses as fighting, protests continue US government increased surveillance of phone, email, Justice Dept documents show Greg Palast on the strategies behind voter suppression and blocking access to ballots...

Palestinian President Abbas, Israel’s Netanyahu speak at UN as Wikileaks’ Assange critiques Obama Canadian lawmakers fail to advance controversial personhood proposal As Iowa begins voting, key states of Ohio and Florida contest right to...

At UN General Assembly, Egypt’s President Morsi condemns violent protests, puts limits on freedom of expression New investigation into US drone attacks in Pakistan finds civilian deaths and trauma, questions program’s legality ALICE project...

As Obama addresses UN, some scrutinize American policy at home and abroad Texas residents block Keystone XL Pipeline construction, vow to fight eminent domain Residents near Citgo refinery await resolution in case that could...

Voting advocates fight restrictive state laws in courts and in key battleground districts Powerful DC figures enlisted in Iranian group’s bid to get removed from US terrorist list Residents in northern Syria face destroyed...

French Muslims react to the protests and debate over the anti-Islamic film and cartoon Georgians protest torture in prisons as key officials resign On anniversary of Troy Davis execution, advocates call for closer look...

In federal court, ACLU seeks info on CIA drone attacks, citing public comments on program In Seattle, authorities use grand jury to get information on protesters’ activities In Israel, orthodox women fight for access...

In Syria’s Aleppo, government shelling, intense fighting exacts heavy civilian toll Chicago teachers suspend strike, but battle over public education continues Arctic sea ice reaches historic low as scientists warn of regional, global impact...

Leaked comments from Romney reveal views on Middle East, disregard for “47 percent” of Americans On visit to US, Aung San Suu Kyi outlines further democratic reform in Myanmar Attacks on Syrian cities send...