OSLO, Norway — The complete text of the citation awarding the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to Chinese dissident Liu Xiabo.

HELENA, Mont. — A federal judge in Missoula has dismissed a lawsuit by gun rights advocates and states seeking freedom from federal gun laws, a move that the advocates promised to appeal.

Police protesters throw Ecuador into chaos, seize airport, blocking roads

Bolivia’s Morales says law lets him seek re-election in 2014; opposition disagrees

Zimbabwe’s prime minister says violence that killed 1 strips constitution reform of legitimacy

Zimbabwe constitution reform canvassing postponed indefinitely after weekend violence

Calif. gay marriage ban backers tell appeals court that ruling was ‘egregious and one-sided’

15 die in Somalia as parliament meets to demand vote of confidence on weak government

Turkey: calls grow for trial of 1980 coup leaders after referendum on constitutional reform

ISTANBUL — A Turkish lawmaker demanded Wednesday that the leaders of a 1980 military coup be brought to trial, following approval of constitutional amendments that lifted their immunity.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair receives Liberty Medal at Philadelphia ceremony

Even as autobiography reignites controversy, Tony Blair to receive Liberty Medal in Philly

EU urges Turkey to implement newly approved reforms, draft new ‘civilian’ constitution

EU tells Turkey to implement reforms

ANKARA, Turkey — The European Union has urged Turkey to implement reforms and to draft a new constitution that would usher in more freedoms after Turks approved sweeping changes to the constitution.

Top court official says court’s independence threatened by Turkey’s constitutional changes

Turkey: Court official in post-referendum warning

Turkish voters approve changes to constitution crafted after 1980 military coup

In referendum, Turks reject military-era laws

Turkey votes in referendum on changes to constitution crafted after 1980 military coup

Turkey votes in referendum to amend constitution

EU foreign ministers discuss relationship with candidate member and strategic partner Turkey

EU ministers discuss relationship with Turkey

Court won’t order California officials to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban

Court won’t order California to defend Prop 8

Schwarzenegger tells California Supreme Court it can’t make him appeal gay marriage ruling

Schwarzenegger continues to reject Prop 8 appeal

Sri Lanka’s Parliament votes to eliminate 2-term limit for presidency

Sri Lanka removes 2-term limit for presidency

Sri Lanka’s Parliament debates constitutional amendment ending term limits for president

Sri Lanka debates ending term limits for president

Fla. pastor has legal right to burn Qurans, as long as intimidation, violence line uncrossed

Florida pastor has legal right to burn Qurans

Arguments to bar citizenship for children of illegal immigrants miss vast majorities of babies

‘Birth tourism’ a tiny portion of immigrant babies

Court won’t order Calif officials to appeal ruling that struck down gay marriage ban

Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8

Magistrate recommends dismissal of lawsuit by states seeking freedom from federal gun laws

Magistrate recommends dismissing states’ gun suit

Kenya gets new US-style constitution; indicted Sudanese president among guests in attendance

Protesters rally outside the White House

Indicted Sudanese president among guests in attendance as Kenya gets new US-style constitution

Sudan leader attends Kenya constitution ceremony

New Kenyan constitution becomes law, ushering in new system of government

Kenya gets new American-style constitution

SPIN METER: Republicans hot, cold on defending Constitution _ depending on what’s at stake

SPIN METER: GOP hot, cold on Constitution

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Paul Broun of Georgia won his seat in Congress campaigning as a strict defender of the Constitution. He carries a copy in his pocket and is particularly fond of invoking the Second Amendment right to bear arms.