US judge to strike Ohio ban on recognizing out-of-state gay nuptials
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) – A federal judge said on Friday that Ohio’s ban on recognizing the marriages of same-sex couples wed outside the state was unconstitutional and would be struck down later this month.
Potential witness in terrorism trial does not want to testify in U.S.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former al Qaeda operative in Britain told a U.S. judge on Friday that he feared he would be arrested if he traveled to the United States to testify for the prosecution in the upcoming trial of the one-eyed, handless Muslim cleric…
Chinese national indicted in US over exports to Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Chinese citizen faces U.S. criminal charges that he conspired to export to Iran products that could be used in that country’s nuclear program, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.
U.S. backs $500 million in loan guarantees for Tunisia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday said it would provide a new loan guarantee for Tunisia worth about $500 million as part of a continuing effort to help the North African nation recover following its 2011 uprising.
Kerry encourages Morocco on reforms, commercial ties
RABAT (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday encouraged Morocco to push on with political and economic reforms as the United States looks to expand commercial ties with the only African country to enjoy a U.S. free trade deal.
U.S. probing high-speed trading, attorney general says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department is investigating high-speed trading for possible insider trading, Attorney General Eric Holder told lawmakers on Friday.
Senator goes to wrong hearing, blames Moscow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senator Dan Coats had a quick explanation for how he ended up speaking at the wrong hearing – the Russians made him do it.
U.S. warns China not to try Crimea-style action in Asia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China should not doubt the U.S. commitment to defend its Asian allies and the prospect of economic retaliation should also discourage Beijing from using force to pursue territorial claims in Asia in the way Russia has in Crimea, …
Legal victory for big-money campaign donors to be felt in states, courts
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the overall cap on federal election contributions is sending ripples across American politics, as states have begun backing away from their own restrictions on donations and lawyers ar…
Senate panel votes to declassify report on CIA interrogations
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee voted on Thursday to declassify its long-awaited report on the CIA’s use of brutal interrogation methods that critics say amount to torture.
