Mr. Aamer, a Saudi citizen and British resident whose detention drew protests from human rights advocates and rock stars, was flown to London.
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Bill de Blasio (Finally) Endorses Hillary Clinton
As Heroin Use by Whites Soars, Parents Urge Gentler Drug War
First Draft: Republicans Suspend Cooperation With NBC News in Furor Over Debate
Muslim High School Student Bullied By Classmate With “ISIS” Snapchats
A New Jersey high school student has been speaking out about a bullying incident that mocked her Muslim faith. On Facebook, Student Saira Ali shared a letter from her school district claiming that photographs taken of her, and posted to Snapchat with “ISIS” and an emoji, were not bullying. And after that sparked the predictable outrage, the school district said the first letter was a mistake and another letter was on its way to her and her family. [ more › ]
EU parliament calls for protection of whistleblower Edward Snowden from extradition
The European Parliament has called for Edward Snowden to be protected from extradition. The American surveillance whistle-blower was granted asylum in Russia in 2013 after exposing mass surveillance by the US.
Allegations of racism after Victorian Senior of the Year Jack Charles refused taxi
Having just won Senior Victorian Australian of the Year, Indigenous elder Jack Charles was refused a fare by a taxi driver unless he prepaid.
Dying breed of eagle hunters captured in stunning photos
An Australian photographer documents the last remaining Kazakh eagle hunters in a remote and unforgiving part of the planet, amid fears the ancient tradition could disappear within 20 years.
Red-back spider numbers booming in Queensland’s south-east
Red-back spiders are booming in number in Queensland’s south-east, with the senior curator of spiders at the Queensland Museum warning people to be on the lookout.
Taylor Swift sues radio host for alleged groping
The pop superstar demands the trial of a radio host she accused of groping her, saying she hopes to stand up for other women who have been assaulted.
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