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Trial of Russian anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny re-opens
24/04/2013 - WEBNEWS

Trial of Russian anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny re-opens

Today on the net: the trial of Russian blogger and opposition leader Alexeï Navalny re-opens; conspiracy theorists are suggesting Boston bombings suspect Djokhar Tsarnaev is innocent; and a soap could help combat the spread of malaria in Africa.
Conman sold golf ball finders as bomb detectors to Iraq
25/04/2013 - IRAQ - UK

Conman sold golf ball finders as bomb detectors to Iraq

The conviction of a British businessman who sold fake bomb detection equipment based on a golf ball finder has reignited concerns over thousands of bogus bomb detectors still in use in Iraq today.
Russia reopens trial of anti-Putin activist
24/04/2013 - RUSSIA

Russia reopens trial of anti-Putin activist

The trial of anti-Putin protest leader Alexei Navalny, who is accused of embezzlement, reopened on Wednesday in the Russian city of Kirov. Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption blogger, accused the Kremlin of orchestrating the trial.
Boston Marathon suspects ‘radicalised on the Web’
24/04/2013 - USA

Boston Marathon suspects ‘radicalised on the Web’

The two suspects responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing appear to have been radicalised by online material rather than direct contact with terror groups, a US senator said Tuesday, as more details emerged from investigators and family members.
Tsarnaev says brother was 'driving force' behind attack
23/04/2013 - USA

Tsarnaev says brother was 'driving force' behind attack

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev admitted Monday to being involved in planting the bombs but told investigators that his brother Tamerlan was the "driving force" behind the attack.
Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged in hospital
22/04/2013 - USA

Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged in hospital

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was charged Monday with conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction, the US justice chief said. It is the most serious federal charge Tsarnaev was facing and one that could carry the death penalty.
Terrorism court orders Musharraf back into custody
20/04/2013 - PAKISTAN

Terrorism court orders Musharraf back into custody

Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf appeared in an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Saturday where he was remanded into prison custody for two weeks as he faces allegations of ordering the illegal detention of judges while in office.
Former Pakistani president Musharraf under house arrest
19/04/2013 - PAKISTAN

Former Pakistani president Musharraf under house arrest

Pakistani police placed former president Pervez Musharraf under house arrest at his home on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad on Friday where he will remain for the next two days ahead of a hearing over allegations he committed treason.
Egypt appeals court sets Mubarak retrial for May 11
17/04/2013 - EGYPT

Egypt appeals court sets Mubarak retrial for May 11

The retrial of Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak over his role in the killing of protesters during the 2011 popular uprising is set to begin on May 11, a Cairo appeals court said Wednesday.
Anti-Putin blogger trial adjourned in Russia
17/04/2013 - RUSSIA

Anti-Putin blogger trial adjourned in Russia

Anti-Putin protest leader Alexei Navalny appeared in a Russian court on Wednesday on charges of embezzlement. Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption blogger accused the Kremlin of orchestrating the trial. The trial was adjourned after 40 minutes.
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