Former Khmer Rouge appeals his detention

Former Khmer Rouge foreign minister, has appeared before Cambodia’s genocide tribunal, in order to appeal against his detention.

Ieng Sary (photo), 82, has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity, committed during the Maoist regime’s four-year rule in the late 1970s.

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Prisoner exchange approved by Israel

A prisoner swap with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been approved by Israel’s cabinet (photo).

Two Israeli bodies of two Israeli soldiers, captured by Hezbollah two years ago, would return to their country.

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Al-Aqsa Martyr Brigades spokesman arrested by Hamas

In Gaza, Hamas forces have arrested the Al-Aqsa Martyr Brigades spokesman, Mohammed Abu Irmana, after the group claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Israel.

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Zimbabwean vote to be discussed in AU summit

An African Union (AU) summit is set to open in Sharm el-Shiekh, gathering leaders, amid growing calls for African leaders to shun the Zimbabwean president over his widely discredited re-election.

Robert Mugabe has arrived for the meeting right after the election and being sworn in on Sunday.

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Palestinian shot and killed

A Palestinian youth has been shot and killed early Sunday, during a night patrol in a West Bank village, said Palestinians.

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Iranian opposition held a rally in France

The National Council of Resistance of Iran has organised a rally in France, gathering tens of thousands of supporters of the Iranian opposition.

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US candidates clash over immigration

Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate to the White House, and John McCain, the Republican candidate, have clashed over their commitment to immigration reform.

The US must secure its borders, said Mr McCain, speaking at a conference of Hispanic officials in Washington.

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US beef angers Seoul

Thousands of people, protesting in Seoul against the resumption of US beef imports, have been dispersed by South Korea police, using water cannon.

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Votes have been counted in Zimbabwe

Counting the votes from the country’s one-man presidential election has been finished in Zimbabwe. The opposition and many in the international community have dubbed this election a sham as president Mugabe (photo) was the only candidate.

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Obama and Clinton rally together

At a rally in the town called Unity, Barack Obama has been joined by his former rival : Hillary Clinton. This rally was their first public event since she pulled out of the race to be the Democratic presidential candidate.

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