IRAQ: Post-Saddam torture worse
GENEVA (AP): Torture in Iraq may be worse now than under Saddam Hussein, with militias, terrorist groups - and government forces - disregarding rules on the humane treatment of prisoners, the top United Nations (U.N.) anti-torture expert said yesterday.
THAILAND: Thai coup leaders tighten control
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP): Thailand's new military leaders tightened their grip yesterday, restricting political activities and assuming legislative powers, while purging some of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's allies from their jobs...
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