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Rights group criticizes Sri Lanka's rights record

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:07 -0400

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - An international human rights group said Monday that respect for basic rights and liberties has declined in Sri Lanka in the four years since the government defeated separatist Tamil rebels to end a civil war.

War crimes prosecutor receives Israel complaint

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:30 -0400

AMSTERDAM - The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court - the permanent war crimes court in The Hague, Netherlands - says she has received a complaint about Israel's 2010 raid on a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza, and she will open a preliminary investigation.

Dutch won't charge company in Israeli barrier case

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:26:27 -0400

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - In a blow to pro-Palestinian activists, Dutch authorities said Tuesday they will not prosecute a company on war crimes charges for renting out equipment to construct Israel's West Bank separation barrier.

Bangladesh Islamic politician sentenced to death

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:34:21 -0400

DHAKA, Bangladesh - A Bangladesh tribunal convicted a top Islamic party politician Thursday of atrocities stemming from the nation's 1971 independence war and sentenced him to death, triggering fears of another wave of deadly street violence between party supporters and security forces.

Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:08:16 -0400

DHAKA, Bangladesh - Thousands of security officers patrolled Bangladesh's capital on Wednesday to prevent violence during a general strike called by 18 opposition parties. Dozens of homemade bombs exploded around the city, but no injuries were reported.