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Monday, April 1, 2013

Judge orders elevator removal

TERUEL, Spain, April 1 (UPI) -- A Spanish judge has ordered two wheelchair-bound sisters to demolish an outdoor elevator that allows them to leave their house. Miriam and Alba, who live in the town of Teruel, only have access to the outside by way of specially-designed elevator attached to their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Pope Francis celebrates Easter mass

VATICAN CITY, March 31 (UPI) -- Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing to a packed crowd at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Easter Sunday. "What a joy it is for me to announce this message: Christ is risen," Francis said at noon from the papal balcony. "I would like it to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mandela said breathing without difficulty

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 30 (UPI) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela was breathing without difficulty during his third day of hospitalization, officials said Saturday. Mandela, 94, was admitted to the hospital Wednesday for treatment of a lung infection. He was comfortable... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Berlusconi calls for coalition

ROME, March 29 (UPI) -- Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi called on center-left President Giorgio Napolitano to form a ruling coalition between the two leaders' parties. Napolitano's Democratic party has a majority in Italy's House but the People of Freedom, headed by Berlusconi, has... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Court hears DOMA challenge

WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court resumed its examination of same-sex marriage Wednesday, this time considering the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Justice Anthony Kennedy indicated the act, known as DOMA, violated states' rights and four other judges indicated... Sign in to see full entry.

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