Saddam Hussein Trial Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the trials and execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
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Saddam Hussein Trial Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the trials and execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
In world first, Germany convicts Syrian regime officer of crimes against humanity
A German court has convicted a former Syrian regime officer for crimes against humanity, in a first-ever trial of people linked to the government in Damascus.
Ride-hailing giant Careem is taking its place in the world of super apps
Dubai-based Careem used to be just a ride-hailing service. Now it’s a “super app” that offers multiple services in one place.
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about the Iraq War, which was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom until September 2010, when it was renamed Operation New Dawn.
Three female journalists killed by gunmen in Afghanistan
Three female media workers were shot dead in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Tuesday, government officials said, amid a wave of killings that is spreading fear among professional … Read More
ICC prosecutor to launch formal investigation into alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories
The chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced plans for a formal investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in the Palestinian territories.
Houthis say they’ve seized majority control of key city in Yemen
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have taken control of 10 out of 14 districts of the strategic northern city of Marib, the Houthi deputy foreign minister, Hussein al-Ezzi, told CNN Wednesday.
Afghanistan Shootings Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is serving life in prison without parole for the murders of 16 Afghan civilians in 2012.
The Pope’s Iraq trip could be his most dangerous yet. But the country’s dwindling Christian minority hopes it heals their wounds
The Vatican bills the pope’s visit as ‘an act of love’ despite growing pandemic and security risks. It’s a message that resonates with what’s left of Iraq’s Christians.