Saddam Hussein charged with genocide over Kurdish crackdown
Iraqi authorities filed genocide charges against Saddam Hussein and six co defendants over the 1980s Anfal campaign that killed about 100000 Kurds. Investigative judge Raid Juhi said the case, also citing crimes against humanity, could lead to a second trial after 45 days.
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Genocide charges filed by UN tribunals surge
The UN tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda have filed genocide charges against at least 49 individuals, with 24 convicted and 10 acquitted. Several suspects remain awaiting trial as cases unfold across both regions.
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Saddam trials split as charges narrowed in Dujail case
Iraqi authorities separated Saddam Hussein from seven co defendants in the Dujail cases while pursuing new charges against others linked to the Anfal campaign. Noted figures include Ali Hassan Majid Chemical Ali Sultan Hashim Ahmad Saber Abdul Aziz al-Douri Hussein al Tikriti Taher Tafwiq al Ani and Farhan Mutlaq al Jubouri. The Dujail killings date to 1982 after an assassination attempt on Saddam.
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Bush AIDS plan blamed for confusion by congressional GAO
The GAO found the 15 billion five year global AIDS initiative overemphasizes abstinence and fidelity, hampering tailored prevention in poor countries. It noted confusion over condom education versus promotion and urged Congress to reassess abstinence spending formulas while the State Department seeks clearer rules. Mark Dybul defended a three-part approach and broader application beyond target nations.
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Riots erupt in Paris as protests over jobs law surge
In Paris and across France on Tuesday massive demonstrations against a new jobs law drew more than one million nationwide with 84,000 in Paris. Police used tear gas as clashes with youths turned violent in Place d Italie while arrests were made. In Gaza Israeli warplanes struck the Palestinian president Abbas compound in response to rocket fire wounding two police and causing damage.
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Iran open to talks on enrichment but refuses full suspension
Iran signaled willingness to negotiate large-scale uranium enrichment with world powers while rejecting the UN demand to suspend all enrichment. Foreign Minister Mottaki called February’s small-scale enrichment a research right. US and France accuse Iran of weapon aims. Tehran insists its program is peaceful and for electricity.
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