US lawyer named registrar for Lebanon's Hariri tribunal
New York - David Tolbert, a lawyer with extensive experience in international criminal law, was Thursday appointed a registrar for the special tribunal prosecuting the assassination of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri. Tolbert will begin w...
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UN supports Somali government against rebels - Summary
New York - The United Nations Security Council on Thursday provided strong support to the troubled Somali government, recognizing it as the legitimate authority in the face of growing rebel attacks to seize power in Mogadishu. The council was told th...
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France's Kouchner opens talks with Lebanese leaders
Beirut - French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner arrived Thursday in Beirut for talks with Lebanese leaders on the situation in Lebanon and regional peace efforts. Cabinet formation is an internal issue, Kouchner said on arrival at Rafik Hariri in...
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teacher held on suspicion of attempted murder of pupil
London - A 49-year-old science teacher at a central English school has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a 14-year-old pupil in a classroom set-to, police confirmed Thursday. The whole class was said to have been traumatised by ...
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UN, US warn of influx of foreign fighters into Somalia
New York - Foreign fighters have increased their presence in Somalia, threatening efforts by the transitional government to work out a political settlement with the various warring groups, the United Nations Security Council was told Thursday. The go...
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