Guantanamo Bay 9/11 trial 'could go on for years' The trial of the five men accused of plotting the September 11 attacks could go on "for years" lawyers for both the defence and prosecution both conceded on Sunday. From... (photo: AP / Brennan Linsley) The Daily Telegraph Crimes Guantanamo Photos US Wikipedia: Guantánamo Bay |
The global fight to end capital punishment The death penalty is a shameful legacy of colonialism – now British lawyers are fighting to abolish it around the world by representing condemned prisoners in court... (photo: Jose Cruz/ABr) The Guardian Crime Death Lawyers Murder Photos Wikipedia: Crime |
FA Cup final: Chelsea v Liverpool - as it happened Didier Drogba scores Chelsea's second. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images 4.08pm: Team news, team news. Who wants some team news? Here you go, Torres is on the bench.... (photo: AP / Tom Hevezi) The Observer Liverpool Soccer Photos Chelsea Wikipedia: Chelsea F.C. |
9/11 suspects defiant as US court attempts to begin trial proceedings Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four others accused of planning the 9/11 terrorist attacks have defiantly refused to take part in a disorderly court hearing where they were due... (photo: US Navy / Aaron Peterson) The Daily Telegraph Attacks Court Hearing Photos Trial Wikipedia: September 11 attacks |
With Gitmo hearing, a legal 'circus' resumes By Larry Shaughnessy The Obama administration's struggle over how to handle the prisoners and prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, enters a new chapter Saturday when a... (photo: US Navy / MCS3 Joshua Nistas) CNN Guantanamo Photos Terrorism US Wikipedia: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed |
9/11 mastermind to face 'trial of the century' The self-confessed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks and four co-accused are due to be arraigned on Saturday at Guantanamo Bay, with all facing the death penalty if... (photo: US Navy file/Photographer´s Mate 2nd Class Aaron Peterson) Sydney Morning Herald Al Qaida Photos Terrorism Wikipedia: September 11 attacks US |
Indian State Carrier Fined $80,000 by American Authorities The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined the state-run Indian carrier, Air India, $80,000 for noncompliance with regulations. The airline failed to post “customer... (photo: WN / Geeta) The New York Times Airlines Business Photos Transport Wikipedia: Air India |
Medical marijuana meets hostility from Obama administration Rob Kampia is executive director of the Marijuana Policy Project. During the 2008 campaign, Barack Obama raised hopes among those who support medical marijuana by... (photo: Creative Commons / nicasaurusrex) The Washington Post Illegal Marijuana Medicine Photos Wikipedia: Medical cannabis |
Breivik trial forces Norway to look again at insanity As Anders Behring Breivik's trial progresses in Oslo district court, the big question remains whether he can be considered responsible for his actions. The penal... (photo: AP / Frank Augstein) BBC News Crime Justice Norway Photos Wikipedia: Anders Behring Breivik |
Secret Osama bin Laden documents released A selection of documents seized in last year's raid on Bin Laden's Pakistan house was posted online by the US Army's Combating Terrorism Center. The documents show dark... (photo: AP / Department of Defense) The Independent Al Qaida Pakistan Photos US Wikipedia: Death of Osama bin Laden |
Trial for Iraq's fugitive Sunni VP on terrorism charges postponed in Baghdad BAGHDAD - The terror trial of Iraq's fugitive Sunni vice president was postponed Thursday as his lawyers appealed to have parliament create a special court to hear the... (photo: AP / Karim Kadim) Star Tribune Iraq Photos Politics Terrorism Wikipedia: Tariq al-Hashimi |
Mourinho's Real Madrid win Spanish title Real Madrid claimed their first Spanish title in four years ending the reign of bitter rivals Barcelona to boot as they beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Wednesday for what is... (photo: AP / Andres Kudacki) Al Jazeera Football Madrid Photos Soccer Wikipedia: José Mourinho |
AC Milan hold on to title hopes Ten-man Lecce threw a spanner in the Serie A title works as they held Juventus to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, allowing AC Milan to close the gap at the top to just one... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni) Al Jazeera Football Juventus Milan Photos Wikipedia: Sulley Muntari |
The fate of multiculturalism in France - What if the destiny of multiculturalism and free movement of people in Europe was being played out in France? If Nicolas Sarkozy wins the presidential election on May... (photo: AP / Remy de la Mauviniere) Al Jazeera Europe France People Photos Wikipedia: Multiculturalism |
Chelsea run riot over QPR Fernando Torres hit his first Chelsea hat-trick as the Blues stepped up their bid for a top four finish with a 6-1 demolition of west London rivals QPR on Sunday in the... (photo: AP / Tom Hevezi) Al Jazeera Football Photos Sports Star Wikipedia: Fernando Torres |
No charges dismissed for soldier in Wikileaks case FORT MEADE, Md. — A military judge refused on Thursday to dismiss the most serious charge against an Army private accused in the biggest leak of government secrets... (photo: DOD / Public Domain) Springfield News-Sun Afghanistan Defense Enemy Military Photos |
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi unite in penalty pain and final woe The Real Madrid and Barcelona totems have pushed each other on like a footballing Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, but missing from the spot was not a step they intended to... (photo: AP / Emilio Morenatti) The Guardian Madrid Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Lionel Messi |
The rise of Arab republics? - The Arab world has lately been experiencing monumental changes including the realignment of political alliances, but one possible long-term outcome of the Arab... (photo: AP / Gustavo Ferrari) Al Jazeera Arab World Democracy Photos Protest Wikipedia: Arab Spring |
Heynckes hails 'magical night' after ousting Real MADRID, April 26 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes hailed a "magical night" at his former stomping ground in the Spanish capital after leading the Bundesliga... (photo: AP / Paul White) The Guardian Bayern Football Madrid Photos Wikipedia: Jupp Heynckes |
Juventus remains 3 points clear of AC Milan Tweet Tweet MILAN (AP) -- Unbeaten Juventus remained three points clear of AC Milan in the Serie A title race after both scraped 1-0 wins on Wednesday. Former Milan... (photo: AP / Marco Vasini) CNN Juventus Milan Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Antonio Conte |