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Glimpse of the bloodiest day of 2011 Syria uprising

Protests in Syria against the autocratic rule of the Assad regime took a grave turn on Friday as security forces killed over 75 people to control the mass uprising.

Roma flee Hungarian village in fear of vigilante attacks

Hundreds of Roma (gypsy) residents have fled a village in the north of Hungary to escape possible vigilante attacks by far-right nationalist vigilantes on Easter weekend. Reportedly, some were moved to a camp in Budapest and others were transferred to an unnamed location in eastern Hungary.

Senator Al Franken's Letter To Apple On iPhone Location Tracking [FULL TEXT]

Minnesota Senator Al Franken has called out Apple after reports emerged that the company's products were keeping detailed records of the location data of their users.

Justice Department files ADA lawsuit against Puerto Rico Department of Justice for discriminatory employment practices

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit in federal court in San Juan, Puerto Rico, charging the Puerto Rico Department of Justice (PRDOJ) with employment discrimination for failing to provide a reasonable accommodation to an employee with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Supporters of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak pray outside Moustafa Mahmoud Mosque in Mohandessin neighborhood in Cairo

Egypt to hold parliamentary elections in September: army

Egypt's first parliamentary election since the fall of president Hosni Mubarak will be conducted in September, a member of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) confirmed on Monday.

So, you think you know what a Muslim looks like?

Islam, like Christianity, does not refer to any ethnic group or nationality. And, like Christians, Muslims come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

Burning tents are seen in Pearl Square in Bahrain’s capital Manama after security forces evacuated anti-government protesters.

Bahrain: Burning Tents, Battle Tanks Greet Protesters (Photos)

Bahrain arrested several opposition leaders on Thursday as part of a crackdown on anti-government protests in the Gulf kingdom, driven by majority Shiites, who are calling for democracy and civil rights.

Bob Dylan performs "Maggie's Farm" at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

Bob Dylan to play in Vietnam, China

American folk singer Bob Dylan will perform in the Communist nation of Vietnam for the first time next month, according to his promoter.

Protesters maintain a presence outside the Wisconsin State Capitol as the Wisconsin State Assembly meets in Madison, Wisconsin

Liberal activists outraged by union-busting law in Wisconsin

Filmmaker and left-wing activist Michael Moore is irate after the Wisconsin State Senate voted to remove the collective bargaining rights of public unions.

Two men from the Kuwaiti youth movement "Kaafi" hold watermelons as a protest in front of the Parliament building in Kuwait City

Youths in Kuwait to challenge government with unauthorized protests

Youth activist groups are planning to hold a rally to demand the resignation of the country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad al-Sabah and to call for democratic reforms and greater freedoms.

Foley sued by partner for age, sex, race discrimination

A partner at Foley & Lardner has sued the firm for discrimination and breach of contract, citing in his complaint that the firm treated younger, female and/or non-white employees more favorably.

Lawsuit charges Cigna with gender discrimination

A veteran Cigna Corp (CI.N) manager sued the U.S. health insurer on Thursday, saying it unfairly blocks female employees from promotions and higher-paying jobs. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Boston, seeks $100 million in damages and asks for class-action status.

Suze Rotolo, Dylan’s iconic 1960s girlfriend, dies

Suze Rotolo, who became a 1960s icon by appearing on the cover of Bob Dylan’s classic “Freewheelin’” album, has died in New York at the age of 67.

Malikah Shabazz and her sisters appear together outside Jacobi Medical Center in New York City shortly after the death of their mother Dr. Betty Shabazz on June 23, 1997

Twin daughter of Malcolm X denied bail in identity theft case

Malikah Shabazz, one of the children of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X, has been denied bail by a North Carolina court in connection with grand larceny, forgery and identity theft and could face trial in New York City where warrants have been issued against her.

India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh walks on stage for a photo opportunity as part of the 5th East Asia Summit in Hanoi October 30, 2010.

EU sued over secrecy in India trade talks

Transparency campaigners sued the European Union's executive on Tuesday for withholding documents on free trade talks with India, stepping up pressure on the bloc to make its policymaking less secretive.

LiLo's latest scandal puts light on celebrity shoplifters and what drives them

Lindsay Lohan's latest shoplifting scandal has put the spotlight on celebrity shoplifters. But the question that boggles many is what drives the rich stars to steal.

Footage shows Houston cops beating teen suspect (VIDEO)

KTRK television station in Houston, Tex. Is showing a video that appears to show Houston police officers beating, kicking and stomping on a teen burglary suspect last March.

Asian Americans demand apology from conservative Limbaugh

The Asian American community is demanding an apology from Rush Limbaugh, the vociferous conservative talk show host, for mocking Chinese President Hu Jintao in a racially insensitive way.

OPINION: Merry Christmas, Michele

It’s only January and already the whole world knows what to get Rep. Michele Bachmann for Christmas – a history book, or two.

Iran executes someone every nine hours

Iran has hanged two men for their activities during the turmoil following President Ahmadinejad’s controversial election victory in 2009. Iran has now executed 64 people is just the past twenty-four days, or on average one person every nine hours.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

COLUMN: At least Berlusconi isn’t boring!

Controversial, colorful politicians like Silvio Berlusconi are a dying breed.

Actor Orlando Bloom's Home for rent

Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom has put his home in the Hollywood Hills for rent at a whooping $18,000 a month.

MLK holiday was not without controversy

The United States today celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., America’s pre-eminent civil rights leader, who was gunned down by an assassin on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 39 years old.

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr

As the United States observes the 25th Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, world has immemorial incidences of non-violence movements to look back to, which curbed exploitation and discrimination on the basis of race, caste, color, creed and more, prevalent in the then civil societies.