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Khmer Rouge flagship trial to start Monday
Clair Duffy, a tribunal monitor with the Open Society Justice Initiative, is hopeful the court will get around to hearing evidence about the full gamut of crimes, despite the obvious risks associated with the age and health status of the defendants.
Updated: 11/18/2011 06:03A
Prosecutors appeal Khmer Rouge woman's release
Former Khmer Rouge minister Ieng Thirith sits in the courtroom at the Extraordinary Chamber in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) in Phnom Penh. Thirith -- the only female Khmer Rouge leader charged with genocide -- is unfit to stand trial and will be
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:59A
Sri Lanka Jails Former Army Chief
Mr. Fonseka rejected the verdict as unjust but said he was not surprised because Sri Lankan authorities did not want him active in politics. Attorney Nalin Ladduwahetty said Mr. Fonseka would appeal the sentence. The court's third judge ruled to acquit
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:59A
Arrest warrant served on Arroyo
Pasay Regional Trial Court 112 Judge Jesus Mupas earlier in the day issued the arrest warrants for Arroyo, former Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr., and ex-election supervisor Lintang Bedol. Arroyo has cancelled her plans to travel to Singapore
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:58A
Kampala twin bombers trial halted
By ANTHONY WESAKA (email the author) The trial of the remaining twelve Kampala twin bomb suspects has this Friday been halted to allow the Constitutional Court address their grievances raised regarding the legality of their prosecution.
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:57A
Philippine president charged with 'electoral sabotage'
The events capped a tumultuous week in Philippine politics that had seen the government block Arroyo, 64, from leaving the country after she arrived at Manila airport wearing a neck brace and saying she needed medical care abroad.
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:56A
Sussex Police criticised over Facebook riot trial
In a statement, Sussex Police said the force respected the verdict of the court. "The case has highlighted the use of social media sites during times of public disorder and any incidences of incitement will be robustly investigated by police and
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:56A
IBF expresses shock on Times Now matter: Such an outcome is severely
In a legal environment where awarding of exemplary and punitive damages are rarely seen, the trial court's decision definitely raises serious concerns as regards the media's freedom of speech and expression. This case is an example of how an
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:54A
Former Sri Lankan Army Chief Sentenced To 3 More Years In Jail
Fonseka, a member of Parliament, was found guilty by a split 2-1 decision by the High Court in the 'white flag' case, for violating emergency regulations by “spreading rumours and causing public disorder” in an interview with a weekly newspaper.
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:54A
Plea for stay on Gulburg trial dismissed
PTI AHMEDABAD, 18 NOV: A special court here today rejected the application of 2002 Gulburg society riot victims seeking stay on the trial till the special investigation team (SIT) submits its final report, relevant to the case in the court.
Updated: 11/18/2011 05:53A
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