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Monday, December 31, 2012  A new law signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin banning Russian children from being adopted by families may prevent other orphans from ending up in good homes.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The University of South Carolina School of Law is sponsoring a discussion on the intersection of the rule of law, human rights and international business.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  We have continuing coverage from Florida at the RNC.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Delegates and political figures are not the only people at the RNC making news.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Obama administration presenting first US call for gay rights at the UN Human Rights Council

Thursday, February 03, 2011  Protesters and regime supporters fought in a second day of rock-throwing battles at a central Cairo square while new lawlessness spread around the city.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  Clinton optimistic about US-Chinese talks, says countries must have strong foundation of trust.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for using nonviolence to demand fundamental human rights in his homeland.

Thursday, November 19, 2009  Afghan President Karzai makes big promises in inaugural address; critics cautiously hopeful

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Dalai Lama and Obama will not meet this week as monk receives rights award

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Rights worker: Nigerian security forces killing civilians amid attacks on Islamist sect

Saturday, February 21, 2009  Clinton and China exchange views on economy, climate change, but human rights takes back seat

Thursday, February 12, 2009  E-mails: State Department official asks to delay Gitmo detainee release to avoid bad publicity