Belgium to replace war crimes law with national focus
Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt formed a center left government and moved to replace the 1993 war crimes law. The bill would limit cases to those with a direct Belgium link, ending prosecutions of British, American, and other officials unless tied to Belgians. He warned against abuse for politics and kept Belgian citizens protected.
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Belgium
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United States
Verhofstadt
Albert II
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Britain
Israel
Tony Blair
Bush
NATO
Violence erupts in Haiti village during protest clash
In Port au Prince fight erupts as Aristide partisans pelt civic leaders and journalists with rocks during a planned meeting in Cite Soleil. Dozens injured including six journalists and three police. several shots fired. Civil society groups demand disarmament and security, while authorities defend assembly rights but criticize venue choice.
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Cite Soleil
Haiti
Port-Au-Prince
Hai
Aristide
Lavalas Family
Andy Apaid Jn
Silas Desquiron
Flood Evacuations Underway Around Jiangsu Lake
More than 55,000 people were evacuated in eastern China as authorities tackle severe floods, and a mudslide left over 40 missing. CNN showed volunteers waist-deep in water piling sandbags to shore up embankments along Hongze Lake in Jiangsu Province. Residents near the lake were moved as officials planned floodwater diversion, per Xuyi County officials.
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China Central Television
Hongze Lake
Jiangsu
Xuyi County
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