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George Clooney’s Satellites Help International Criminal Court Investigation
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is compiling evidence of possible war crimes in southern Sudan, allegedly directed by the same man, Sudanese Defense Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein, an ICC prosecutor wants to apprehend for alleged crimes eight years ago in … Continue reading
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On This Day…
In 1959, representatives of twelve countries, including the United States, signed a treaty in Washington setting aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, free from military activity.
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Jury Convicts Soldier of Conspiracy and Murder for Killing Afghan Civilians
A U.S. soldier accused of exhorting his underlings to slaughter three civilians was convicted of murder, conspiracy, and other charges today in a case from the Afghan war. Staff Sgt. Calvin Gibbs was the highest ranking of five soldiers charged … Continue reading
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On This Day…
In 1982, the newly finished Vietnam Veterans Memorial was opened to its first visitors in Washington, D.C. Related articles Nov. 10, 1982 | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Opens in Washington Bluegreen Resorts Ready for Vietnam Veterans Memorial Coming to Myrtle Beach … Continue reading
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First Woman Tried for War Crimes in Bosnia
The trial of Albina Terzic for charges of inhuman treatment of prisoners began Tuesday. Terzic is the first woman tried for war crimes in Bosnia. If she is convicted, she will be just the fifth woman in the world convicted … Continue reading
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Gabrielle Giffords Attends Husband’s Retirement Party
In a rare public appearance on Thursday, Representative Gabrielle Giffords attended an event to mark the retirement of her husband Mark Kelly. She pinned a medal on Kelly’s jacket and, while she didn’t make a statement, offered plenty of smiles. … Continue reading
