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20 years later, Abu Ghraib detainees get their day in US court

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Twenty years ago this month, photos of abused prisoners and smiling U.S. soldiers guarding them at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison were released, shocking the world. Now, three survivors of Abu Ghraib will finally get their day in U.S. court against the military contractor they hold responsible for their mistreatment. The trial is scheduled to begin Monday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, and it will be the first time that Abu Ghraib survivors are able to bring their claims… Read Full Article

First European citizen jailed under HK security law

The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.

First European citizen jailed under HK security law

The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.

First European citizen jailed under HK security law

The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.

First European citizen jailed under HK security law

The man was convicted of secession after he posted anti-China content on social media.

VOA Newscasts

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Israel preparing for war outside Gaza

Israel is keeping up its war in Gaza but is also preparing for scenarios in other areas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, amid concern that Iran was preparing to strike Israel in response for the killing of senior Iranian commanders. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Thursday denied his sons that were killed in an Israeli strike this week were fighters for the group. He said "the interests of the Palestinian people are placed ahead of everything." Has the conflict reached an… Read Full Article

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