US court blocks Arizona immigration law

Hours before an anti-immigration law came into effect in Arizona, a federal court decided to block parts of it. The state’s governor says she will appeal against the court’s decision. (photo, from aljazeera.net)

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Russia boosts secret police powers

The powers of Russia’s FSB secret police has been expanded in a move that has alarmed human rights activists.

This powers boost allows the KGB’s successor to officially warn citizens againts “creating the conditions” for crimes.

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2010 might become the hottest year

The US based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has reported that the world is experiencing the hottest year on record. (photo, from aljazeera.net)

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Images show Himalaya ice is disappearing

A mountaineer on Everest took photos from the same spot where similar pictures were taken in 1921 by British climber George Mallory. The comparison revealed an “alarming” ice loss. (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk)

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Iranian scientist spied for the US

Before he disappeared last year, Shahram Amiri (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk), the Iranian scientist claiming to have been kidnapped by the US provided the Americans with information for years, the US media has reported.

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BP confident over test

BP said that the tests on the newly capped Gulf of Mexico oil well show pressure has been building up slightly as hoped, with no signs of leakage. (photo, from bbc.co.uk)

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More buildings demolished in East Jerusalem

Three buildings have been demolished by the Israeli authorities’ bulldozers in occupied East Jerusalem. (photo, from bbcimg.co.uk)

While Israeli officials said the action was taken to enforce court orders against – what they called – illegal and unpopulated structures, residents say two of the buildings were inhabited by Palestinian families and the third was a warehouse.

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Iran nuclear scientist going home

An Iranian nuclear scientist (photo, from lemonde.fr) is on his way back to Tehran after a year in the USA, Iran says.

The scientist claims he was abducted by CIA agents last year and taken to the US.

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Media swearing ban struck down

A US government policy that banned the broadcasting of profanity has been struck down by an appeal court.

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Israel easing Gaza blockade

Details of what goods will be allowed to enter the Gaza Strip with the easing of the blockade has been confirmed by Israel.

Consumer goods are being allowed. (photo from bbcimg.co.uk)

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