Afua Hirsch

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At The Hague, the former president of Liberia, was convicted today of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity, during the war in Liberia.

Charles Taylor Verdict

At The Hague, the former president of Liberia, was convicted today of aiding and abetting crimes against humanity, during the war in Liberia.

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A judge in London has approved the release of J ulian Assange on several conditions, including bail set at $310,000.

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A judge in London has approved the release of J ulian Assange on several conditions, including bail set at $310,000.

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Julian Assange spent last night in a London Jail, without bail on an arrest warrant from Sweden.

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Julian Assange spent last night in a London Jail, without bail on an arrest warrant from Sweden.

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