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Washington legalizes same-sex marriage

[JURIST] Washington Governor Christine Gregoire [official website] signed legislation [HB 6239] Monday legalizing same-sex marriage [JURIST backgrounder], making Washington the eighth jurisdiction in the US  ...

Trial for 7 members of US militia group Hutaree begins in Michigan federal court

[JURIST] The trial of seven of nine indicted Hutaree [CNN backgrounder] militia members began with jury selection and opening statements [case docket] Monday in the  ...

Indonesia trial begins for Bali nightclub bombing suspect

[JURIST] The first trial of alleged Indonesia bomber Umar Patek began Monday in the West Jakarta District Court over his role in several terrorist plots  ...

Greece parliament approves austerity measures

[JURIST] The Greek Parliament [official website, in Greek] approved austerity measures late Sunday, securing a second bailout for the country to avoid bankruptcy amidst rioting  ...