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Supreme Court says government seizure of raisins is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the government can't force raisin farmers to give up part of their annual crop for less than it's worth, a victory for conservative groups that hailed the decision as a win for private property rights.The justices ruled…
At least 31 wounded as Taliban gunmen, suicide bomber attack Afghanistan parliament
Taliban militants attacked Afghanistan's parliament Monday, engaging security forces in a gunfight after a suicide car bomb was detonated in an assault timed to coincide with a vote to endorse a new defense minister.Afghan security forces managed to repel the attack, killing all seven…
Sahara chief can be released on bail after payment of Rs 10000 crore: SC
The Supreme Court today asked jailed Sahara chief Subrata Roy to furnish Rs 5,000 crore in cash and a bank guarantee of equal amount to secure his release from the prison.Roy will, however, remain in jail as senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for him…
Brazilian lawmakers prevented from meeting jailed Venezuelan opposition
CARACAS, Venezuela – Brazilian senators flew into Venezuela on Thursday to try to meet with jailed opposition leaders, but they barely made it past the airport, leading Brazil's government to complain about hostile acts against its lawmakers.The group, which was led by Brazilian opposition…
Few US stroke patients get clot-busting treatment
Not all U.S. stroke patients eligible for a clot-busting treatment actually receive it - and the odds of getting this therapy may depend on where they live, a large study finds.Researchers found wide variation in treatment for ischemic stroke, which results from an obstruction…
Escaped tiger kills man in Tbilisi after flood damages zoo
TBILISI, Georgia – A tiger that broke loose after severe flooding at the Tbilisi Zoo mauled a man to death in the Georgian capital before being shot and killed by police Wednesday, a day after zoo officials said all the zoo tigers had died.The…
Thunderbird Team Embodies Mission, Puts Service Above Self
The Air Force Thunderbirds team described the cornerstone of their mission Friday to nearly 70 people at Skyhaven Airport.University of Central Missouri aviation program students asked questions, including about debriefing procedures, which Maj. Jason Curtis said can last seven hours."We get done flying…
Egyptian president moves to boost security after attack on ancient temple
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is calling for more security after a suicide bomber blew himself up Wednesday steps away from a temple frequented by millions of tourists every year.According to a statement from the presidency, el-Sissi praised the police performance in the attack outside…
ISIS captures 86 Eritrean Christians in Libya, US official confirms
The ISIS terror group kidnapped 86 Eritrean Christians from a people-smugglers' caravan in Libya last week, a U.S. defense official confirmed Monday. The defense official confirmed initial reports of the mass kidnapping to Fox News after seeing a recent intelligence report. The independent Libya Herald…
Iraqi troops reportedly advance against ISIS in key refinery town
Iraqi troops and Shiite militias recaptured key parts of the refinery town of Beiji from ISIS Sunday, a general said. The victory comes a day after Iraqi forces were able to withstand two attacks from ISIS in the hotly contested Anbar province Saturday.The commander…