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UNITED KINGDOM
New Supreme Court spells end of Law Lords
The judges of the UK's new Supreme Court, designed to replace the Law Lords (pictured), were sworn in on Thursday. The court's creation is a key step in reforming the UK's unwritten constitution, a process launched under former PM Tony Blair.
FRANCE
Lawmakers approve controversial anti-piracy bill
After a summer of acrimonious debate, French lawmakers have approved an amended version of a controversial anti-piracy bill, known as 'Hadopi'. The legislation is intended to crack down on illegal downloading of copyrighted material.
FRANCE
Parliament to vote on updated version of anti-piracy bill
After a summer of acrimonious debate, French parliamentarians are set to vote on an amended version of a controversial anti-piracy bill that cracks down on the illegal downloading of copyrighted material.
URUGUAY
Congress passes law allowing gay couples to adopt
Uruguay's Congress has voted to allow gay couples to adopt children, making it the first Latin American country to extend this right to same-sex, as well as unmarried, couples. The measure must still be signed by President Tabare Vazquez.
MALI
Parliament to review rejected women's rights law
After the country's high Islamic Council rejected a proposed new law strengthening women's rights, Mali's president Amadou Toumani Toure has asked Parliament to reconsider the law “to preserve social peace and calm".
IRAN
Third mass trial begins over post-election unrest
Iran has begun a third mass trial of people accused of fomenting the unrest that erupted after the disputed June 12 re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Charges include actions "towards overthrowing the Islamic establishment".
IRAN
Khamenei appoints new judiciary chief, calls for 'quick and easy' verdicts
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (left) has appointed Guardian Council member Hojatoleslam Sadegh Ardeshir Larijani (at right) as the new head of Iran's judiciary. Larijani is the younger brother of parliament speaker Ali Larijani.
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Geneva Conventions turn 60
With this year marking the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, FRANCE 24's Focus programme looks at whether these texts governing international humanitarian law are applicable in the conflicts of today.
MALAYSIA
Police use tear gas against thousands of protesters
Police fired tear gas and water cannons and made hundreds of arrests when more than 15,000 people gathered in downtown Kuala Lampur Saturday in protest against a colonial-era law that allows detention without trial.
ENVIRONMENT
French government panel recommends steep carbon tax for 2010
A report on taxation of carbon-based emissions in France is set to considered by the government. According to leaked details, the report recommends a charge of 32 euros for every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted in 2010, rising to 100 euros in 2030.
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