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US judge nixes terror detention law A New York federal judge shot down part of a controversial anti-terror law Wednesday that journalists and scholars worry could see them locked up indefinitely for speaking their minds.

14 September 2012 11:04

Hong Kong govt big loser from legislative polls: press Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government is the big loser from weekend legislative polls despite the poor showing of opposition democratic parties.

11 September 2012 10:49

Uruguay: law regulating marijuana sale will bar drug tourism Uruguayan President Jose Mujica said Wednesday that if parliament were to pass a groundbreaking bill allowing the state to sell marijuana, drug tourism would not be allowed.

07 September 2012 10:25

Arizona governor limits immigrant benefits On the day undocumented migrants lined up across the US to apply for deportation deferrals, Arizona's governor ordered state agencies to deny them driver's licenses and other benefits.

20 August 2012 11:38

Japan lawmakers to approve long-awaited tax hike An unpopular bill to double Japan's sales tax and partially plug its gaping debt hole is set to be passed by lawmakers Friday in a triumph for the prime minister that could also herald the end of his job.

11 August 2012 10:41

Gay taboo turns to pride in Vietnam Communist Vietnam is considering legalising same-sex marriage, which would catapult it to the fore of gay rights in Asia, where traditional values dominate many societies and sodomy is illegal in some.

07 August 2012 11:53

Senators revive US cybersecurity bill, with changes A group of US senators has revived stalled cybersecurity legislation by offering compromises to address civil liberties concerns, an effort quickly endorsed by President Barack Obama.

22 July 2012 17:25

Over 300 foreigners deported from Atyrau oblast in Kazakhstan 340 foreign citizens have been deported from Atyrau oblast in western Kazakhstan for violation of the migration legislation since the beginning of the year.

09 July 2012 14:15

Canada bans foreign strippers Foreign strippers will no longer be permitted to bare their breasts and shake their booties in Canada, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Wednesday.

05 July 2012 15:44

Bangladesh's Hindu women fight for divorce rights Unlike her Muslim compatriots, Tarulata Rani is unable to inherit anything from her family, cannot divorce and cannot claim maintenance from her absent husband -- all because she is a Bangladeshi Hindu.

01 July 2012 13:39

Education deposits will become an option in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan citizens will be able to deposit money for their children’s education. A new draft law on the State Education Savings System has been presented by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan.

14 June 2012 19:07

Anti-torture draft law presented to Kazakhstan Parliament Draft law for prevention of tortures and other harsh, inhuman or humiliating treatment or punishments has been submitted to the Majilis.

20 April 2012 11:08

Kazakhstan is considering U.S. practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists Igor Rogov has inquired about the possibility of adopting the practice on apprehension of suspected terrorists for over 72 hours without court sanctions in Kazakhstan.

30 March 2012 18:46

Kazakhstan Investments Law amended The President signed Kazakhstan Law On amendments to several legislative acts of Kazakhstan on investments.

22 February 2012 13:40

Kazakhstan President signed gas law Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has signed a law on gas.

11 January 2012 15:17

Kazakhstan General Prosecution Office to develop draft law on peaceful meetings and rallies Kazakhstan General Prosecution Office will prepare a draft law with notification-based permit for peaceful meetings, rallies and demonstrations.

20 October 2011 16:27

Praying in public offices may be banned in Kazakhstan Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion Kairat Lama Sharif confirmed that the new religious law imposes fines for praying in public offices.

09 September 2011 15:31

Kazakh MP asked to ban Kazakh women from showing belly-buttons A discussion between Majilis deputy and Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion during presentation of the draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions".

09 September 2011 14:31

Religious literature imported into Kazakhstan to undergo check-ups Religious literature that enters Kazakhstan is to be sent for theology check-up by customs authorities: Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency for Religion.

09 September 2011 13:07

Kazakhstan does not have enough theology experts Draft law "On religious activities and religious institutions" has been presented to the lower chamber of Kazakhstan Parliament.

09 September 2011 12:58

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