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Canadian Judge Says Anonymity for Sperm, Egg Donation Is Unconstitutional

The B.C. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday anonymity for sperm and egg donation is unconstitutional, allowing children born as a result of donor insemination access to biological records of their parents.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France’s First Lady, Pregnant with Little Sarkozy

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, France’s first lady, is pregnant with President Nicolas Sarkozy’s child, arriving in time for the coming election.

• Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Fuels Pregnancy Rumors
• Father-in-Law Says Carla Is Pregnant

Bomb Found in Ireland Hours Before Queen Elizabeth Marks First Visit

Queen Elizabeth II arrived in the Republic of Ireland, the first visit by a reigning British monarch, on Tuesday hours before the Irish Army removed a bomb from a bus headed towards the Queen.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Jailed at Steeled Rikers Island

I.M.F. Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been sent to the infamous Rikers Island prison. He is fighting charges of sexual assault.

• Dominique Strauss-Kahn Arrested for Sodomizing a Hotel Maid in New York

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Arrested for Sodomizing a Hotel Maid in New York

I.M.F Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn was arrested Saturday evening in New York on sexual assault charges. He was widely considered the front runner in replacing French President Nicholas Sarkozy in 2012.

Silvana Koch-Mehrin Resigns from European Parliament in Plagiarism Row

Germany’s Silvana Koch-Mehrin resigned from the European Parliament on Wednesday after claims she plagiarized a college thesis paper tarnished the reputation of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government.

Uganda Drops Anti-Homosexuality Bill After Global Outcry, Debate Continues

Uganda’s parliament dropped a bill outlining the death sentence for those suspected of being gay and lesbian on Wednesday after global outcry from U.S. leaders.

Popular Pastor Seeks ‘Death Sentence’ for Uganda’s Gays in Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Uganda’s Pastor Martin Ssempa urged his government to pass a controversial law against homosexuality, saying, “homosexuality is killing our society.”

• Bill Clinton Comes Out in Support of Gay Marriage in New York

Iran Agrees to Resume Nuclear Talks with Six Major Powers

Iran agreed to restart nuclear talks with six major powers on Tuesday after talks failed to end Iran’s controversial program.

• Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Resign: Arab TV

Timothy Geithner Calls on China to Stop Relying on Consumers in America to Support Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner called on China to stop relying on consumers in America to support the nation’s economy on Monday during a two-day bilateral trade meeting in Washington.

• Obama Urges Congress to Repeal Tax Breaks for Billion-Dollar Oil Companies

Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Denies Complicity, Incompetence

Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani denied allegations of hiding Osama bin Laden on Monday after U.S. troops captured and killed the terrorist leader last week.

• Pakistan Detains Dozens in Connection with Osama bin Laden Compound

Pakistan Detains Dozens in Connection with Osama bin Laden Compound

The Pakistani government detained dozens in connection to the compound where al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lived before being shot and killed, according to Pakistani intelligence officials.

• Drones Kill Two High-Ranking al Qaeda Leaders in Yemen
• Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Resign: Arab TV

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Resign: Arab TV

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will resign after a request by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, according to Arab TV.

Brazil Becomes 20th Nation to Approve Civil Unions for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Brazil became the 20th nation to approve civil unions on a national level Thursday after the Supreme Court voted overwhelmingly in favor of gay and lesbian couples.

Jimmy Carter: ‘North Korea Wants to Improve Relationship with America’

Former President Jimmy Carter said on Wednesday North Korea is open to improving relations with the United States during his peace visit to Pyongyang.

• U.S., China Diffuse Sea of Tensions

Obama Sends $25 Million in Urgent Aid to Libyan Rebels

U.S. President Barack Obama approved $25 million in urgent, non-lethal American aid to Libyan rebels on Tuesday to help oust Libyan leader Col. Muammar Gaddafi.

• Pakistan Demands CIA Quit Attacking Nation with Military Drones