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21 found dead in Philippine hostage crisis, says military
21 people, who were among a group of journalists and local politicians abducted in southern Philippines, have been found dead, according to the region's military chief Major General Alfredo Cayton.
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IRAN
Former vice-president released on bail pending appeal of protest charges
Iran's former vice-president Mohammad Ali Abtahi (right) has been released on bail pending his appeal. Abtahi was sentenced on Saturday to six years in jail in connection with Iran's post-election protests.
USA
Sears Tower plot leader sentenced to 13 years
The leader of a group, dubbed the Liberty Five, that plotted to blow up the landmark Sears Tower in Chicago was sentenced to 13 years in prison Friday.
FRANCE
Prosecutors to appeal chemical plant explosion acquittal
French prosecutors have said they will appeal a court ruling that cleared a subsidiary of energy giant Total and its former boss of responsibility for a chemical plant blast that killed 31 people in 2001.
RUSSIA
Constitutional Court forbids use of the death penalty
Though a moratorium on the use of the death penalty is due to expire in January, the Constitutional Court in Russia has ruled that the punishment is contradictory to the International protocols the country has signed.
BANGLADESH
No stay of execution for officers convicted of killing former president
Five former Bangladeshi army officers convicted of killing the country's president Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a coup more than 34 years ago have been refused an appeal against their execution, which can now take place.
BRAZIL
Supreme court backs extradition of ex-militant Battisti
Brazil's supreme court has decided to grant the extradition of an Italian ex-militant wanted for multiple murders, Cesare Battisti. The court will decide whether or not President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will have the final say in the case.
crime - justice
How do you stop repeat sex offenders?
French lawmakers are debating the issue of repeat sex offenders, and considering a proposal for prisoners to be given the option of longer jail terms or undergoing hormonal treatment. Focus also looks at how other countries handle this problem.
IRAN
Five election protesters sentenced to death, report says
Five people in Iran have received death sentences for their role in protests following the contested June elections, broadcaster IRIB has reported.
IRAN
Frenchwoman charged with provoking unrest appears in court
Clotilde Reiss, charged with provoking unrest following Iran's disputed elections, briefly appeared in court Tuesday before returning to the French embassy.
IRAN
Trial of French 'riot-provoking' academic resumes
The next trial hearing of French academic Clotilde Reiss, accused of "collecting information and provoking rioters" at opposition protests, will take place in Tehran on Tuesday, the ISNA news agency has reported.
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