Archive for February, 2008

Iraqis on ‘Chemical Ali’ decision

Three Iraqis reflect on the forthcoming execution of Saddam Hussein's henchman, "Chemical Ali".
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Odinga pledges to rebuild Kenya

Prime Minister-designate Raila Odinga promises to heal Kenya's wounds, after a landmark peace deal.
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US and China agree hotline plan

A military hotline between China and the US is expected to be installed within weeks after a deal is signed in Shanghai.
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Vote Mugabe, prison staff ordered

The head of Zimbabwe's prison service orders his staff to vote for President Robert Mugabe in next month's poll.
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Inflation rise hits US consumers

US consumer spending rises 0.4% in January as pressures grow on household budgets, official data shows.
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Indonesia warned on Islamists

Militant group Jemaah Islamiah is rebuilding in Indonesia through a publishing network, a think-tank says.
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US rape suspect freed in Japan

A US marine arrested on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl is released after her family drop charges.
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Spain to extradite ex-junta man

Spain's government says a former Argentine junta officer can be sent back to Argentina for trial.
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US jail numbers at all-time high

A new report says US prison numbers have reached record levels, with more than 1% of adults behind bars.
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Guinea model’s body found

The body of Guinea's former top model Katoucha Niane is found in the River Seine, French police say.
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