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UN condemns violence in Syria as fighting, protests wage on US-backed agricultural project in Tanzania would displace 160,000 people, harm environment, report finds As US unveils new details of deportation policy, youth infiltrate Florida...

UN Envoy to Syria Kofi Annan resigns as fighting continues in Aleppo, other cities Israel increases spending on West Bank settlements Senate rejects cybersecurity bill, but other Internet measures on horizon Undocumented activists head...

Extreme weather events tied to climate change as drought extends over half of US Federal judge throws out EPA mountaintop removal ‘guidance’ School founded by teen in West Bengal aims to open education to...

As new health care measures take effect, fight over reproductive rights continues Anaheim residents call for reform at city council after deadly police shootings Elections in disputed Caucusus region show promise, highlight tension Corporations...

Peace activists call for change in Middle East policy after US increases military funding Global activists gather in DC to call for end to hydrofracking Powerful group, Council of State Governments, shows corporate influence...

At London Olympics, protesters criticize corporate role in games, access to public space, high costs Advocates at HIV/AIDS conference say action should target hardest-hit groups, such as gay, black men Ahead of Republican convention...

New York police violated international law in crackdown on Occupy, report finds Consumer and environmental groups warn that more power for biotech giants threatens small farmers Disability rights advocates launch boycott of hotels over...

Pennsylvania residents say Voter ID law violates constitutional right to ballot box Lawmakers, advocates question ALEC’s role in crafting state legislation Advocates at White House rally for reforms, increased funding in fight against HIV/AIDS...

Washington, DC initiative would ban corporate money to officials, political candidates Sheriff Arpaio takes stand in Arizona courtroom to defend sweeping traffic stops that critics say unlawfully target Latinos Occupy the Hood gathering in...

Colorado shooting sparks debate over lax gun laws Tax havens hide more money than previously thought, report finds Scientists criticize Canadian government for proposed cuts, crackdown on freedom For one young Pakistani, path from...