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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