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New York Times Pakistanis rally to protect blasphemy law promoting IslamSeattle TimesThe blasphemy law was introduced in the 1980s under the military dictatorship of Gen. Mohammad Zia ul-Haq as part of a policy of promoting Islam. …Pakistanis rally over blasphemy lawAljazeera.netPakistanis Rally in Support of Blasphemy LawNew York Times* Thousands rally in towns, cities across [...]

Stricter DUI, immigration laws take effectKnoxville News SentinelBut under a new law, first-time offenders convicted of having a blood alcohol level of at least 0.15 will be required to have ignition interlock devices …and more » View full post on law – Google News

The State Briefs: New law inadvertently leaves some SC events dryThe StateSponseller expects legislators to quickly repeal the law in January. A new theater named for a famous singer could open in Myrtle Beach as early as March, …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Smoking at Spanish restaurants, bars bannedCNN InternationalMadrid, Spain (CNN) — A law in Spain that goes into effect Sunday bans smoking in indoor bars and restaurants, and gives the nation some …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Missouri autism insurance mandate begins with new yearKansas City StarAP Several thousand children will become eligible for insurance coverage of their autism therapies as a Missouri law takes effect today. …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Forbes (blog) Whooping-cough outbreak brings tighter law in 2011OCRegisterThe start of the next school year may seem far off for parents and children, yet one of the most important health-related laws taking effect …New Calif. law requires vaccine for grades 7-12San Francisco ChronicleNew law mandates pertussis booster shotsSan Diego Union TribuneLaw Aims To Prevent Whooping [...]

7-year-old survivor of Oakland fire in legal limboSan Francisco ChronicleA small memorial continues to grow in front of the apartment building, the scene of an early morning fire at 1756 82nd Avenue, on Thursday Dec. …and more » View full post on legal – Google News

New laws aim to make Californians healthier and saferLos Angeles TimesUnder hundreds of new state laws, they'll also pay higher fines for committing domestic violence, break the law if they cruelly impersonate someone on the …and more » View full post on law – Google News

Legal battle over Navajo ranch land continuesFarmington Daily TimesA rancher shown on land that has been in his family for generations, pictured in May. FARMINGTON — Navajo ranchers who are …and more » View full post on legal – Google News

Myjoyonline.com Pakistanis rally over blasphemy lawAljazeera.netStrikes and protests against proposed change to present law which permits death sentence for those guilty of blasphemy. Strikes and rallies have been staged …Pakistanis Rally in Support of Blasphemy LawNew York Times* Thousands rally in towns, cities across country to support the lawDaily TimesPakistan strikes over blasphemy lawBBC NewsABC [...]