Suu Kyi trial verdict delayed. A Burmese court has delayed it's decision in the trial of Aung San suu Kyi until 11th August. The pro-democracy leader is accused of breaching the terms of her house arrest by allowing a US man to stay in her home. Judges in the case say they need more time to reach their decision but a guilty verdict is widely expected.
New Zealanders vote on smacking law. A postal referendum is being held in New Zealand on the country's anti-smacking laws. The law introduced in 2007 has divided opinion in the country. Voters are asked "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?". The law was seen as a step in lowering high child abuse rates.
Car bombs hit Baghdad mosques. A series of car bombs have hit five Shia mosques in the Iraqi capital killing at least 27 and injuring 60 others. The explosives were detonated as worshipers were leaving Friday prayers. The attack is the most deadly in recent weeks and comes one month after US troops withdrew from Iraqi cities.
Gaza war was 'necessary, says Israel. An Israeli government report into the war said it was bot 'necessary and proportionate'. According to the report 100 inquries were launched into the conduct of soldiers in the conflict. The war has been widely criticised with both sides accused of war crimes.
New Zealanders vote on smacking law. A postal referendum is being held in New Zealand on the country's anti-smacking laws. The law introduced in 2007 has divided opinion in the country. Voters are asked "Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?". The law was seen as a step in lowering high child abuse rates.
Car bombs hit Baghdad mosques. A series of car bombs have hit five Shia mosques in the Iraqi capital killing at least 27 and injuring 60 others. The explosives were detonated as worshipers were leaving Friday prayers. The attack is the most deadly in recent weeks and comes one month after US troops withdrew from Iraqi cities.
Gaza war was 'necessary, says Israel. An Israeli government report into the war said it was bot 'necessary and proportionate'. According to the report 100 inquries were launched into the conduct of soldiers in the conflict. The war has been widely criticised with both sides accused of war crimes.
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