Zimbabwe: top Mugabe cronies dumped by state in torture case; told to defend themselvesOctober 11th, 2009 Mugabe cronies dumped by state in torture caseHARARE, Zimbabwe — A Zimbabwean official says several top officials and cronies of President Robert Mugabe being sued for torture have been renounced by the state and will not receive legal assistance. Deputy Attorney General Prince Machaya told The Associated Press on Sunday that the state will not represent officials being sued by prominent human rights activist Jestina Mukoko and eight others.
Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
Hawaii health director again declares Obama's birth certificate is genuineJuly 28th, 2009 State declares Obama birth certificate real, againHONOLULU — State officials again are confirming that President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. Health Director Dr.
Cheney is 'a strong believer' in waterboardingJune 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has defended the need for applying the interrogative technique of waterboarding on Al Qaeda terrorists, calling it a "well done" technique that gathered valuable information from unusually bad guys. "I'm a strong believer in it.
Pelosi says Bush team misled her, Congress on waterboarding; she learned of it in 2003May 14th, 2009 Pelosi says she learned of waterboarding in 2003WASHINGTON — Under strong attack from Republicans, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the CIA and Bush administration of misleading her about waterboarding detainees in the war on terror and sharply rebutted claims she was complicit in its use. "To the contrary ...
Pelosi says Bush team misled her, Congress on waterboarding; she learned of it in 2003May 14th, 2009 Pelosi says Bush team misled her on waterboardingWASHINGTON — Under strong attack from Republicans, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused the CIA and Bush administration of misleading her about waterboarding detainees in the war on terror and sharply rebutted claims she was complicit in its use. "To the contrary ...
House majority leader says Congress should investigate Bush-era interrogation tacticsMay 13th, 2009 Top Democrat calls for probe of interrogationsWASHINGTON — The House majority leader said Tuesday that Congress should investigate whether the Bush administration authorized the torture of terrorism detainees, and he contended that the Republican focus on what Speaker Nancy Pelosi learned about harsh interrogation methods was a distraction. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., was asked at a news conference about a controversy over what Pelosi was told during a 2002 intelligence briefing.
GOP blocks Obama's pick for Interior deputy, first nomination halted on Senate floorMay 13th, 2009 GOP blocks Obama pick for Interior DeputyWASHINGTON — Republicans have blocked President Barack Obama's pick for the No. 2 job at the Interior Department because of a flap over oil leases in Utah.
Torture devices dating from 16th century to be auctioned in NY to benefit anti-torture groupsMay 6th, 2009 Centuries-old torture devices to be auctioned offNEW YORK — A large variety of torture devices dating from the 16th century are being auctioned off to benefit anti-torture groups, including Amnesty International. The gruesome collection includes so-called shame masks to enforce silence, a 14-foot rack to stretch a victim's body, a tongue tearer to punish blasphemers and heretics, and an executioner's ax.
Senate Judiciary chairman expects Obama's Supreme Court pick to be on high court by OctoberMay 3rd, 2009 Leahy: Confirmation of new justice likely by Oct.WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee says he expects President Barack Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court to be on the bench when in time for the court's new term in October. Democratic Sen.
Torture memos' release to impact US counter terrorism: StratforApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Obama administration's release of four classified memos authorising 'enhanced interrogation techniques' on terror suspects has had a 'chilling effect' on US clandestine services working on counter-terrorism issues, according to Stratfor. Realistically, those most likely to face investigation and prosecution are those who wrote the memos, rather than the low-level field personnel who acted in good faith based upon the guidance the memos provided, the global intelligence company noted in an analysis Wednesday.
Obama says waterboarding is torture, violates nation's ideals and valuesApril 30th, 2009 Obama says torture violates nation's idealsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is calling waterboarding torture and an act that violates the nation's ideals and values, and he says that's why he decided to ban the practice. Answering questions at a prime-time news conference, Obama said Wednesday the American people will eventually recognize that banning torture enhances the U.S.
US obliged to go after CIA torturers, says UN monitorApril 18th, 2009 VIENNA - The US would be in breach of international law if it does not prosecute CIA officials for torturing alleged terrorists, UN monitor on torture Manfred Nowak said in a newspaper interview published Saturday in Austria. The UN Special Rapporteur on torture was reacting to the announcement by US President Barack Obama that CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) operatives who used harsh interrogation tactics authorised by the Bush administration should not be held responsible.
Filmmaker Prakash Jha declares assets worth Rs.550 mnApril 2nd, 2009 PATNA - Filmmaker Prakash Jha, contesting from the Bihar's West Champaran constituency, has declared in an affidavit that he has personal assets worth Rs.55 crore (Rs.550 million). Jha, who is a Lok Janshakti Party nominee, said in the affidavit submitted during filing of nominations that he has Rs.2,925,602 (Rs.29 lakh) in cash and bank deposits to the tune of Rs.41,233,548 (Rs.4.1 crore).
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
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