RIA NOVOSTI New York – The Iraqi government should not implement the death sentence against Saddam Hussein, which was imposed after a deeply flawed trial for crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said today. The Appeals Chamber of the Iraqi High Tribunal, which was first reported by Iraq’s national security adviser to have upheld the sentence, should have conducted a thorough legal review of the verdict and then announced its findings, Human Rights Watch said.
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- Wednesday, December 27, 2006
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Atlanta, Georgia -The electrifying performer known as "The Godfather of Soul" died early Monday, Dec. 25, in Atlanta, Georgia, of unknown causes after being hospitalized Sunday with pneumonia. Brown's new ideas extended well beyond music. His song "Say It Loud -- I'm Black and I'm Proud," released in the racially charged times of 1968, after the murder of the Rev. Martin Luther King, became an instant anthem.
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- Tuesday, December 26, 2006
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By Sabina Castelfranco
Rome - Pope Benedict XVI wished the world a Merry Christmas from the Vatican. In his holiday message he stressed his concern for the Middle East, Lebanon and Iraq. He also said that in this post-modern age, humanity still needs to be saved. Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome.
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- Sunday, December 24, 2006
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CAIRO - In a closely watched case that has become the focus of a national debate on religious freedom, Egypt's Supreme Administrative Court today ruled against the right of Baha'is to be properly identified on government documents. The decision upholds current government policy, a policy which forces the Baha'is either to lie about their religious beliefs or give up their state identification cards. The policy effectively deprives Egyptian Baha'is of access to most rights of citizenship, including education, financial services, and even medical care.
(Full Story)Source: news.bahai.org
- Saturday, December 23, 2006
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United Nations - Determined to give effect to its unmet 31 July demand that Iran suspend all uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities, the Security Council today imposed sanctions on that country, blocking the import or export of sensitive nuclear materiel and equipment and freezing the financial assets of persons or entities supporting its proliferation sensitive nuclear activities or the development of nuclear-weapon delivery systems.
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- Saturday, December 23, 2006
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By Jeffrey Donovan
Vienna - Muslims in Europe, amid a worsening climate of "Islamophobia," face discrimination in education, housing, and employment. That's the conclusion of a report issued today by the European Union's European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC). The study is the first of its kind because it examines the conditions of Muslims across the 25-nation EU.
(Full Story)Source: rferl.org
- Friday, December 22, 2006
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By David McAlary
Kennedy Space Center - The U.S. space shuttle Discovery has returned to Earth after a mission to continue assembly of the International Space Station. Discovery touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida about 90 minutes later than originally planned because of a weather delay. The control tower welcomed Commander Mark Polansky and six other astronauts back to Earth to spend Christmas with their families after 12 days in orbit.
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- Friday, December 22, 2006
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UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Saturday on a resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program.
U.N. diplomats say the 15-member council will vote on an amended version of a resolution drafted by Britain, France and Germany.
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- Thursday, December 21, 2006
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Ottawa - The Conservative Party of Canada responded to the selection of Stéphane Dion as leader of the Liberal Party. “Last election, Canadians voted for change,” said Conservative Senate Leader Marjory LeBreton. “With the selection of Mr. Dion, Liberals have ignored the Canadian people and have reached into their past to plot their future.”
(Full Story)Source: conservateur.ca
- Sunday, December 3rd 2006
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Montreal - Former federal Environment Minister Stéphane Dion was elected on Saturday, December 2nd, as the 11th leader of the Liberal Party of Canada on the fourth ballot of the Liberal leadership convention.
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- Saturday, December 2nd 2006
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