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30 mediators will be sent to Syria to look over the ceasefire. Russia raised concerns over too much interference. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/14/us-syria-un-vote-idUSBRE83D08V20120414

The European Union has agreed to expand its mission against Somali pirates, by allowing military forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17487767 I did not see this one coming.:unsure:

I could not be more happy for Washington. Good job. Assuming this passes the House, which it should, that will be seven down and forty-three to go. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/01/washington-senate-approves-bill-to-legalize-gay-marriage/#ixzz1lD3c5jo1

The Eurozone in collaboration with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) have agreed to a 110 billion Euro bailout of struggling Greece. The bailout will come with restrictions and Greece is expected to make some big spending cuts. The bailout must still be approved in several Parliaments of EU...

New Jersey has voted to legalize medical marijuana use for chronically-ill patients. Governor Corzine supports the measure and is expected to sign the bill into law before his term ends later this month. New Jersey would become the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana. ref...

The city council of Washington D.C. approved gay marriage with a 11-2 vote today. The bill will go to Congress, who has to approve the city legislation, after which it will go to the mayor who has pledged to sign it. It is a big victory for supporters in light of recent setbacks. ref...

Disgusting and sick, Saudia Arabia's top cleric has approved child marriage. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/01/17/saudi.child.marriage/index.html This green lights sexual relations far under the age of 18 (hell, before puberty even)