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Ex-Liberian chief pushes back at U.S. governmentAMSTERDAM - Charles Taylor accuses the United States of "gunboat diplomacy," of dumping him as part of a global policy of "regime change" and hypocrisy on human rights. Defending himself in court against war crimes charges, the former Liberian president is hitting back at his nemesis. More » |
U.N. chief demands halt to sexual violenceUNITED NATIONS - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last Friday demanded global action to stop government forces and armed groups from using sexual violence "like a grenade or a gun" to pursue their goals More » |
