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Hosni Mubarak on Trial
The trial of Egypt’s former President Hosni Mubarak is to be merged with that of the ex-interior minister and live TV coverage will end.
John Galliano on Trial for Racist Rant
Galliano had shouted anti-semitic insults at a couple in a Paris bar last February.
Immediate trial requested for Berlusconi
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing the possibility of an immediate trial on charges that he paid for sex with a minor. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Philip Willan who profiled one of the prosecutors on the case for Foreign Policy magazine. Download MP3
Berlusconi suffers legal setback
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Italy’s Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi suffered a legal setback today. Italy’s Constitutional Court ruled that the Prime Minister can no longer claim official business as an excuse to avoid testifying in legal cases against him. The World’s Gerry Hadden has more. Download MP3
Georgians try trials by jury
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The former Soviet Republic of Georgia is just starting to offer jury trials on a limited basis, but most Georgians are unfamiliar with the concept. So Americans are playing a role in helping Georgians get ready. Reporter Mary Stucky has some examples. Download MP3
Terrorists on trial
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with John Radsan, former assistant general counsel at the CIA, about the challenges of trying terror suspects in civilian courts as opposed to military courts. Download MP3
Audio extra: Katy Clark talks with John Radsan >>>
Myanmar trial update
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the BBC’s Jonathan Head about the trial of Aung Sung Suu Kyi. The Burmese opposition leader is charged with violating the terms of her house arrest. The prosecution wrapped up its case today, and a verdict is expected in the next few weeks.
Mumbai attacks trial
The lone surviving gunman from Mumbai attacks last November has been telling a court in India about his recruitment in Pakistan. Rand Corporation analyst Christine Fair tells host Lisa Mullins that Indians are wondering whether those who planned the attack in Pakistan will face trial.
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Today on The World: Former Liberian president Charles Taylor testifies at his own war crimes trial, the first in a series of reports on the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Taliban and the musical soundscapes of Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi. >>>Listen
Reaction to Taylor trial
People in Charles Taylor’s home country Liberia and in neighboring Sierra Leone are watching his trial closely. Anchor Jeb Sharp has details. >>>Listen
US journalists sentenced in North Korea
A court in North Korea has sentenced two American journalists to twelve years’ hard labor. The White House says the charges are without merit and the journalists should be freed. The World’s Jason Margolis has the story. Listen
North Korea prepares trial for American reporters
Two American journalists in detention in North Korea face trial there this week. Some North Korea watchers suggest that if Pyongyang decides to release the women that might be a sign North Korea may be ready to talk about its nuclear program. Listen
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