The Detroit school board has named Governor. Rick Snyder in a federal lawsuit that in part blames the district's deep financial troubles on Michigan's emergency manager law.
Colombia's Constitutional Court has ruled that gay couples have the right to civil marriage despite strong opposition from the powerful Roman Catholic church.
Under the new rules, farmers are now required to comply with minimum requirements for space and outdoor access to poultry and livestock.
The European Union pledged to impose sanctions against Panama and other tax havens if they fail to cooperate with investigations on money laundering and tax evasion.
