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ITALY - POLITICS
Berlusconi wins 'get out of jail free' card
Italy's lower house of parliament approved a contentious bill Thursday granting legal immunity to the top leaders of the country while in office, giving relief to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who had previously faced corruption charges.
USA - GUNS
US Supreme Court upholds individual right to own arms
In a landmark ruling, for the first time in nearly 70 years, the US Supreme Court upheld the individual's right to own arms. The court struck down a ban by Washington, DC, on privately held handguns.(Report: N.Germain)
FRANCE - LAW
Senate paves way for surrogate mother laws
The French Senate revealed Wednesday the contents of a closed-door hearing to propose guidelines regarding the legality of surrogate mothers, banned in France in 1994. The talks are a precursor to a revision in bioethical law, slated for 2009.
06/06/2008 - FACE OFF

Europe cracks down on immigration

European Union interior ministers agreed on a set of strict common rules governing the deportation of illegal immigrants. The controversial measures divide the European Parliament, which is set to vote on the issue later this month.
FRANCE - RELIGION
Judge grants annulment to man and non-virgin bride
A court in the northern city of Lille granted a French Muslim man's request to annul his marriage, based on the claim the bride had lied about being a virgin prior to the wedding.
EGYPT - POLITICS
Egypt extends existing state of emergency
Egypt's decades-old state of emergency was once again renewed, despite earlier promises to replace it with new laws. It has been in place since the 1981 assassination by Islamists of President Sadat.
INDIA

Indian students outraged over education quotas

The Indian Supreme Court has upheld a ruling reserving half of the seats at the country's top schools and universities for people of the lower castes -- a decision that led to many students protesting in the streets. (A. Delesalle, C. Simon)
25/04/2008 - THE FRANCE 24 DEBATE

Illegal Immigrants: let them stay?

A strike by undocumented immigrant workers has highlighted their prevalence in France's economy, despite President Sarkozy’s promise to dramatically reduce their numbers. French officials struggle to find the best balance.
BOSNIA - EU
Bosnia approves police reform, clears EU hurdle
Bosnian lower-house passes a key reform coordinating the country's regional police forces, necessary for eventual EU membership.
27/03/2008 - FACE OFF

Serial killers: is the law tough enough?

Michel Fourniret, accused of being one of the worst serial killers in French history, risks a life sentence. The country's justice minister wants to harshen the law for the most dangerous criminals and asks whether the law is tough enough.
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