Maliki offers 24 point amnesty plan to reconcile Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki unveiled a 24 point reconciliation initiative offering amnesty to insurgents who renounce violence and have not committed terror acts. The plan calls for security forces to rapidly take control ahead of any U S troop withdrawal, with no timetable set. Washington officials noted Gen George Casey Jr. heads the U S military response while attention centers on Sunni outreach.
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Guardsmen charged in Iraqi civilian death probe
Two Pennsylvania National Guardsmen face charges over the death of an Iraqi civilian and an alleged cover up. A separate report notes an al Qaida linked group released a video claiming killings of Russian embassy workers in Iraq. Saddam Hussein’s lawyer says U S forces may draw down under a plan drafted in Baghdad, potentially reducing brigades by late next year.
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Court ruling could force changes to Guantanamo trials
The Supreme Court weighing Hamdan's challenge to military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay may influence dozens of detainees charged in war crimes. The decision could determine if the government keeps using military trials or shifts to civilian procedures, impacting about 65 additional detainees likely to face new charges.
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Moscow Overtakes Tokyo as World’s Most Expensive City
Mercer ranks 144 cities. Moscow rises three spots to top due to a property boom and expensive large housing. Tokyo slips to third as the yen weakens, Seoul places second. survey guides multinational pay for expatriates amid FX-driven shifts.
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