Chicago braces for largest anti-NATO protest

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Chicago braces for largest anti-NATO protest
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police trying to keep the peace during the NATO summit may face their biggest test on Sunday when thousands of demonstrators were expected to march near the site where leaders of the military alliance begin a two-day meeting. Previous protests in the runup to the summit ...
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Animal Rights Activists and California Chefs Slug It Out Ahead of Foie Gras Ban

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Animal Rights Activists and California Chefs Slug It Out Ahead of Foie Gras Ban
With the ban on foie gras being enforced by July 1, animal rights activists and a number of top restaurants are stepping up the heat in California. Protestors took their message to the streets this week as a series of high-end restaurants staged events -- with menus ...
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Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children

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Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children
The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children? Latest news about Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children. Headlines news, image and video about Panel debates bioterrorism ...
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Albania Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia Despite Protests

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Albania Celebrates International Day Against Homophobia Despite Protests
In spite of a number of protests, Albania marked its first international day against homophobia and transphobia on May 17. Activists of various gay organisations raised tents in capital Tirana and distributed to passersby leaflets aimed at raising awareness on their rights. Foreign diplomats and some politicians ...
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