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• USDA to propose stricter rules on organic farming

  Under the new rules, farmers are now required to comply with minimum requirements for space and outdoor access to poultry and livestock.

• European Union vows to take action on Panama Papers, threatens sanctions against tax havens

  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.

• Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Panama Papers part of US plot to weaken Russia

  The Panama Papers is said to be the plot of the United States to weaken Russia, says President Vladimir Putin. The massive tax leak documents claim that aides close to the Russian president have offshore dealing to evade tax.

• Argentina, creditors agree on $250 million deal to end debt standoff in US

  The debt crisis of Argentina will soon end as the country agreed on a $250 million deal with its holdout creditors. The deal will put an end to the long-running case that's been affecting the country's economy.

• Mexico reshuffles top US diplomats over concerns on anti-Mexican rhetoric

  On Tuesday, Mexico has changed two of its top officials who are responsible for relations with the U.S., citing concerns about an anti-Mexico climate across the border.

• What China's new rules on censorship and accessibility would mean to 'internet sovereignty'

  China seeks to impose new rules on internet usage that would require local internet provides to register web addresses inside the country.

• UAE drops terrorism charges on Canadian, American detainees for allegedly funding and supporting terrorist groups

  The UAE government has downgraded the charges against four men to less serious charges for giving supplies to terrorist groups in foreign countries.

• Michigan Governor Rick Snyder presents 75-point plan to combat effects of Flint water crisis, increase lead-levels standard

  Gov. Snyder's 75-point plan includes measures to address various issues in health and human services, water supply and infrastructure, educational resources, and economic and employment development.

• Ohio judge allows 17-year-olds to vote in Tuesday's presidential primaries; Ruling in favor of Bernie Sander's petition

  Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders celebrates an implied victory in court as a Ohio county judge ruled that 17-year-olds who will turn 18 on election day are allowed to vote in Tuesday's primaries.

• US Justice Department calls Apple's arguments in San Bernardino iPhone ecnryption 'false' and a 'diversion'

  The United States Justice Department said Apple's arguments over the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone are false. They added that Apple's refusal unlock the encrypted iPhone is just a diversion.

• U.S. plans to raise issue of Iranian ballistic missile tests at UN

  The United States is following reports that Iran has conducted ballistic missile tests. If the missile tests are confirmed, a U.S. official claimed that it will ask an appropriate reaction at the UN Security Council.

• EU proposes to increase tax on e-cigarettes; Groups say it could be detrimental to public health

  The European Union is planning to push legislation that would increase taxes on e-cigarette on similar levels as tobacco.

• Recording police activities not protected under the First Amendment? Civil rights group to challenge unusual court ruling

  A district court judge in Pennsylvania ruled that silently recording police activities in public is not under the protection of the First Amendment unless intended to criticize or challenge the police.

• Syrian government, opposition bloc agree to two-week 'cessation of hostilities'; Agreement 'sign of hope' to end five-year conflict

  The Syrian government and the major opposition bloc has agreed to a US-Russia brokered deal to hold a two-week ceasefire.

• 9/11 Suspects' Records Will Be Turn In By U.S Prosecutors

  Suspects complained of being tortured. U.S Prosecutors are told to turn in thousands of pages of documents with deadline.

• How Joe Biden's speech in 1992 strengthens Republican senators position on the political row over Supreme Court nomination

  Despite defection from two Republican senators, the party has found a friend in Vice President Joe Biden and his 1992 statement on the matter of Supreme Court nominations during election season.

• US Regulator: Coal states must soon rule on Peabody Energy's cleanup subsidy

  A decision should be ruled out to Peabody’s subsidy. States that are involved in coal mining are asked to decide.

• U.S. Government's Diplomats in South Africa Accused of Pursuing Regime Change

  South Africa's ruling party, ANC, accused the United States government of having irregular activities in attempt to spur regime change inside the country. ANC is slated to discuss the matter with the concerned authorities in Washington.

• U.S. declined North Korea peace talk proposal days before last nuclear test; Proposal did not include Pyongyang's denuclearization

  The State Department confirmed that the U.S. rejected a peace talk proposal from North Korea as it did not include Pyongyang's commitment to end its nuclear weapons program.

• 12 Allegedly Cuban Migrants Aboard Disney Cruise Ship ‘Disney Wonder’

  Disney Cruise ship took 12 Cuban migrants aboard and turn them to US Coast Guard. The US Coast Guard told the media on Sunday that the Disney Cruise ship named Disney Wonder took 12 migrants.

• Reform Takes Place in Rehabilitation Programs; US Wants to Lessen Prisoners by Helping Them Change

  New US bill to help prisoners by rehabilitation program that will train, teach and treat them. The US Congress is hoping to pass a new bill that will help inmates get credits while inside jail.