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Nearly 180 killed in Mumbai attacks

The death toll following 60 hours of siege in Mumbai has officially been put at nearly 180 in various attacks.
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Croatian journalists under attack

Journalists in Croatia are being violently targeted for trying to expose the truth about war crimes and corruption, while the country's leaders fail to protect them.
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China, Iran and Jamaica go against trend on executions

The execution of a Chinese scientist on Friday is the latest in a series of executions that are going against the global trend towards a moratorium on the death penalty.

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South Africa pledges to make HIV and AIDS a priority

To mark World AIDS Day on Monday, 1 December 2008, Amnesty International has welcomed signs of the South African government's change of direction.
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2008 Marks the 60th anniversary of the
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Celebrate Human Rights Day and the UDHR anniversary. Stand up with people all over the world who want to make human rights a reality for everyone. On 10 December, your picture can join those from Fire Up! demonstrations happening across the globe.

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Protect the people of DRC

The United Nations Security Council's resolution authorizing the reinforcement of the UN peacekeeping force in the DRC is a welcome step. Now it's time to turn words into action.
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