The law is fast catching up with former Pakistan president General Pervez Musharraf, who is accused of being involved in the murder of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
The Pakistan government has contacted the Interpol to execute the arrest warrant against him after an anti-terrorism court directed prosecutors to seek its help.
Musharraf, who lives in exile in London, has already been declared an absconder. While the court had previously issued a warrant against him, no progress has been made towards executing it. The court has now asked the Federal Investigation Agency to present Musharraf in the court at the next hearing on April 2.
Musharraf's party says that accusations against the former president are 'politically motivated', adding that he could appear in the court once formal orders from the court are served on him.
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/133632/world/benazir-murder-pakistan-seeks-interpol-help-for-arresting-musharraf.html
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The Middle East.
24.3.11
US soldier admits killing unarmed Afghans for sport
An American soldier has pleaded guilty to being part of a "kill team" who deliberately murdered Afghan civilians for sport last year.
Army Specialist Jeremy Morlock, 23, told a military court he had helped to kill three unarmed Afghans. "The plan was to kill people, sir," he told an army judge in Fort Lea, near Seattle, after his plea.
The case has caused outraged headlines around the world. In a series of videotaped confessions to investigators, some of which have been broadcast on American television, Morlock detailed how he and other members of his Stryker brigade set up and faked combat situations so that they could kill civilians who posed no threat to them. Four other soldiers are still to come to trial over the incidents.
The case is a PR disaster for America's military and has been compared to the notorious incidents of torture that emerged from the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. This week the German magazine Der Spiegel published three pictures that showed American soldiers, including Morlock, posing with the corpse of a young Afghan boy as if it were a hunting trophy.
Some soldiers apparently kept body parts of their victims, including a skull, as souvenirs. In a statement issued in response to the publication of the photos the US army apologised to the families of the dead. "[The photos are] repugnant to us as human beings and contrary to the standards and values of the United States army," the statement said.
Morlock has told investigators that the murders took place between January and May last year and were instigated by an officer in his unit, Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs. He described how elaborate plans were made to pick out civilian targets, kill them and then make their deaths look like they were insurgents. In his confession Morlock described shooting a victim as Gibbs tossed a grenade at him. "We identify a guy. Gibbs makes a comment, like, you know, you guys wanna wax this guy or not," Morlock said in the confession.
Morlock now stands to be sentenced to at least 24 years in jail but with eligibility for parole after seven years. That has come about because Morlock struck a plea bargain that will see a lighter sentence in return for testifying against his fellow soldiers.
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Army Specialist Jeremy Morlock, 23, told a military court he had helped to kill three unarmed Afghans. "The plan was to kill people, sir," he told an army judge in Fort Lea, near Seattle, after his plea.
The case has caused outraged headlines around the world. In a series of videotaped confessions to investigators, some of which have been broadcast on American television, Morlock detailed how he and other members of his Stryker brigade set up and faked combat situations so that they could kill civilians who posed no threat to them. Four other soldiers are still to come to trial over the incidents.
The case is a PR disaster for America's military and has been compared to the notorious incidents of torture that emerged from the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. This week the German magazine Der Spiegel published three pictures that showed American soldiers, including Morlock, posing with the corpse of a young Afghan boy as if it were a hunting trophy.
Some soldiers apparently kept body parts of their victims, including a skull, as souvenirs. In a statement issued in response to the publication of the photos the US army apologised to the families of the dead. "[The photos are] repugnant to us as human beings and contrary to the standards and values of the United States army," the statement said.
Morlock has told investigators that the murders took place between January and May last year and were instigated by an officer in his unit, Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs. He described how elaborate plans were made to pick out civilian targets, kill them and then make their deaths look like they were insurgents. In his confession Morlock described shooting a victim as Gibbs tossed a grenade at him. "We identify a guy. Gibbs makes a comment, like, you know, you guys wanna wax this guy or not," Morlock said in the confession.
Morlock now stands to be sentenced to at least 24 years in jail but with eligibility for parole after seven years. That has come about because Morlock struck a plea bargain that will see a lighter sentence in return for testifying against his fellow soldiers.
http://uruknet.info/?p=m76142&fb=1
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13.3.11
'US-made gas used against Yemenis'
The US has provided Yemeni police with gas canisters which have been used against anti-government protesters in capital Sana'a, local sources say.
Police have reportedly used nerve gas to quell peaceful protests in Sana'a's University Square. The empty canisters obtained by the locals bear the “Made in U.S.A.” stamp.
Sources say the canisters were a “gift” to the Yemeni police from the United States.
The protesters, who demand an end to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's 32-year rule, have been camping out in the square since February 21.
At least 10 anti-government protesters, including a school boy, were killed and hundreds more injured during clashes with the police on Saturday.
Saleh has promised a new constitution which would shift power from the presidency to an elected parliament. Protesters say that the offer is not enough, vowing to continue to demonstrate until he resigns.
AKM/HGH/MMN
http://www.presstv.ir/detail/169592.html
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4.3.11
Israeli navy shells Palestinian fishing boat
Gaza Strip, (Pal Telegraph)-As occupation military offensive continues, Israeli gunboats near the shore of Rafah city in the south part of Gaza Strip targeted Tuesday evening a Palestinian fishing boat causing damage with one boat.
Local sources reported that Israeli navy opened massive fire at Palestinian fishermen, while they were practicing their job.
Israeli gunboats regularly attack Palestinian fishing boats leaving many families without support since more than 3500 residents of Gaza Strip depend on fishing as a source of their income.
On 17th February, three Palestinian fishermen were killed by Israeli shells fired from the northern coast .
http://againstapartheidstates.blogspot.com/2011/03/israeli-navy-shells-palestinian-fishing.html
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Local sources reported that Israeli navy opened massive fire at Palestinian fishermen, while they were practicing their job.
Israeli gunboats regularly attack Palestinian fishing boats leaving many families without support since more than 3500 residents of Gaza Strip depend on fishing as a source of their income.
On 17th February, three Palestinian fishermen were killed by Israeli shells fired from the northern coast .
http://againstapartheidstates.blogspot.com/2011/03/israeli-navy-shells-palestinian-fishing.html
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Where were the calls for a no-fly zone when Israel attacked Gaza, asks George Galloway
As Western powers look for an excuse to intervene in Libya, George Galloway, interviewed by the BBC, asks where were the calls for a no-fly zone when Israel attacked Gaza. Would the West call for a no-fly zone to support the rebels if there was a revolution in Saudi Arabia?
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