First law to ban gay-to-straight treatment passed in U.S.

First law to ban gay-to-straight treatment passed in U.S.

August 30, 2013 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
The judges said trying to change a minor's sexual orientation through intense therapy appeared dangerous.
Oil prices retreat sharply as Syria strike uncertain

Oil prices retreat sharply as Syria strike uncertain

August 30, 2013 - 09:19 AMT  05:19 GMT
Brent crude for October delivery settled $1.45 lower at $115.16 per barrel, after trading as low as $114.91 just ahead of the market close.
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