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US Republicans block 'fair pay' bill April 9, 2014 9:14 PM By the bbc edited by me to make it shorter. Senate Republicans argue the legislation would increase risk of lawsuits against companies Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a Democratic bill aimed at closing the gap between what men and women are paid. The Paycheck Fairness Act fell seven votes short of the 60 required to advance. But Democrats cite Census Bureau data indicating women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn. 'Good politics' The bill would have barred employers from retaliating against employees who share salary information and limited the factors businesses can cite for paying women less than men. But Republicans have argued that would increase frivolous lawsuits against companies. "It's time for Washington Democrats to stop protecting trial lawyers and start focusing on actually helping the people we were sent here to represent," Republican Senate Minority Leader Mit...

Syria 'lesson' for Iran - Obama September 15, 2013 6:35 PM US President Barack Obama says Iran should draw "a lesson" from the deal reached over Syria's chemical weapons. Iran's nuclear programme is a "far larger issue" for the US than chemical weapons, Mr Obama told the ABC network. Mr Obama said despite the fact that the US had not used force against Syria, a "credible threat of force" could lead to a deal. Mr Obama also confirmed that he had exchanged letters with new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Although the fact that the two leaders have communicated at all will be seen as a step forward, Mr Obama said: "I think this new president is not going to suddenly make it easy." Mr Obama was referring to the dispute over Iran's nuclear programme, which Western countries suspect is aimed at acquiring a nuclear weapon. Iran denies this and says the programme's aims are purely peaceful. 'Credible threat' Mr...

Death penalty for Xinjiang attackers September 13, 2013 4:49 AM Security in Lukqun was tight following the riots, with many journalists denied access A Chinese court has sentenced three men to death over violence in Xinjiang that left 35 people dead, state media say. The court called the violence on 26 June in Turpan's remote township of Lukqun, about 200km (120 miles) south-east of the region's capital, Urumqi, a "terrorist attack". A mob armed with knives attacked police stations, leading police to open fire, state media said at the time. A fourth man was jailed for 25 years for his involvement, reports said. There are sporadic outbreaks of violence in Xinjiang, where there are ethnic tensions between Muslim Uighur and Han Chinese communities. The court in China's western Xinjiang region gave Ahmatniyaz Sidiq, Urayim Eli and Abdulla Esrapil the death penalty, describing Ahmatniyaz Sidiq as the leader, state-run news agency Xinhua said. The men "spr...

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Dozens dead in Egypt 'day of anger' August 16, 2013 10:00 PM At least 60 people have been killed in Egypt, officials say, as protesters loyal to the ousted President Mohammed Morsi clashed with security forces. Most of the reported deaths were in Cairo, but about 25 were elsewhere, including 12 in Nile Delta cities. Mr Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood said on Friday that there would be a week of daily rallies across Egypt. Two days ago the protesters' camps were cleared, leaving at least 638 dead and sparking international condemnation. Smoke rises in the distance as protesters gather near a road flyover in Cairo In the wake of Wednesday's violence, the interior ministry says police have been authorised to use live ammunition "within a legal framework". A state of emergency is also in force, including a dusk-to-dawn curfew. 'March of Anger' Hundreds of people had gathered at a mosque in Cairo's Ramses square on Friday, after the Muslim Brot...

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Pentagon Press Secretary George Little issued the following readout: This morning, Egyptian Minister of Defense Al-Sisi called Secretary Hagel to provide an update on developments in Egypt.  Secretary Hagel and Minister Al-Sisi discussed progress in U.S. and EU mediation efforts. Minister Al-Sisi underscored his desire for peaceful resolution of the ongoing protests, and reiterated commitment to an inclusive, transparent political roadmap as announced by  the interim civilian government.  He thanked Secretary Hagel for U.S. support and ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further violence, calm tensions, and facilitate an inclusive dialogue to pave the way forward for transition to a democratically elected civilian government.  Secretary Hagel underscored the importance of an inclusive, transparent political process that includes all Egyptians.

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