Washington faces mock trial over revolutionary war
At a London session of an American Bar Association meeting, a mock U S court tried George Washington for treason and oath violations, debating whether the 1775-81 war and the 1776 Declaration of Independence justified his actions. The actor portraying Washington argued necessity while prosecutors claimed innocence. after two hours four jurors found him not guilty.
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Putin tours North Korea as missile shield row widens
Russia's Putin heads to a G8 summit with allies opposing a U.S. anti-missile shield. North Korea offered to abandon its missile program in a Pyongyang visit, while a joint statement avoided specifics on the deal and broader defense plans.
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Argentine Unemployment Rate Rises Above 15 Percent
In Buenos Aires the official jobless rate climbs past 15 percent amid continued protests over high unemployment. The De la Rua government warns of a regional recession persisting despite pledges of an imminent economic recovery as austerity measures face doubt and currency devaluation pressure grows.
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