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Republican candidates prepare for last TV debate

The Republican candidates for governor are gearing up for their final televised showdown before the March 2 primary elections.

Into the Lion’s Den: President Obama Takes Questions from House Republicans

For more than an hour this afternoon, President Obama took questions at a gathering of House Republicans, engaging in an honest dialogue as well as challenging Republicans to work with him to address some of the toughest issues facing our country.
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Friday Open Thread

Happy Friday.

Raymond Joseph, Haiti’s Ambassador to the U.S., kisses the hand of First Lady Michelle Obama at the U.S. Capitol during President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Jan. 27, 2010. Photo by Samantha Appleton.

‘Shocking’ execution of Iran protesters condemned

Amnesty International has condemned the execution of two men arrested during protests that followed Iran’s disputed presidential election last year

Amnesty International issues human rights plan for Honduras

Amnesty International issues human rights plan for Honduras

The organization has issued 13 recommendations to newly elected Honduran President Porfirio Lobo to repair the damage done to human rights since the June 2009 coup d’état.

China: Account for Uighur Refugees Forcibly Repatriated to China

(New York) – The Chinese government should disclose the status and whereabouts of ethnic Uighurs repatriated against their will from Cambodia and allow the United Nations, lawyers, and family members to meet with them, Human Rights Watch said today.
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China: Account for Uighur Refugees Forcibly Repatriated to China

(New York) – The Chinese government should disclose the status and whereabouts of ethnic Uighurs repatriated against their will from Cambodia and allow the United Nations, lawyers, and family members to meet with them, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Uzbekistan: Drop Slander Charge Against Photographer

(New York) – The Uzbek authorities should immediately drop the baseless slander and insult charges against the prominent photographer and videographer Umida Ahmedova and allow her to carry out her work and exercise her right to freedom of expression without government interference, Human Rights Watch said today.
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Uzbekistan: Drop Slander Charge Against Photographer

(New York) – The Uzbek authorities should immediately drop the baseless slander and insult charges against the prominent photographer and videographer Umida Ahmedova and allow her to carry out her work and exercise her right to freedom of expression without government interference, Human Rights Watch said today.
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