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Singh, H. (2012, September 12). Indian cartoonist facing sedition charges freed on bail. - 0 views

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    Summary: An Indian cartoonist charged with sedition over images critical of the government has been released on bail. In comments after his release the satirist vowed to continue his campaign against the country's colonial-era law on sedition, which is a law prohibiting "words either spoken or written, or by signs or visible representation" that attempts to cause "hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection," toward the government. Trivedi's cartoons attacked perceived corruption in India's political system. Although the cartoonist was released on bail, he if facing nmore charges and jail time. Topics: Government, law, disturbance, sedition, trial. Knowledge Issues: How can we know when we have sufficient evidence?
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Sayah, R. (2012, September 12). At least 289 killed as fire in Pakistani garment factor... - 0 views

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    Summary: 289 people at the least were killed in a factory fire in Pakistan on Wednesday. The impact of the fire is expected to continue rising. One child was announced dead, amoung the other 289 people and at least 25 more people were injured during the fire. All of the victims were employees of the factory. It is said that 400-500 people were in the building while it caught fire. Many workers, jumped out of the building. However, the cause of the fire has not been identified yet.

    Topics: Employee's, danger, health insurance, homeowners insurance, unemployment, death, fire.

    Knowledge Issues: What are the boundaries of the subject?
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