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2002 Justice memo OKs CIA interrogation tactics
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department in 2002 told the CIA that its interrogators would be safe from prosecution for violations of anti-torture laws if they believed "in good faith" that harsh techniques used to break prisoners' will would not cause "prolonged mental harm."
People:Alberto Gonzales Michael Hayden Dick Durbin Activities:CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-07-24
Hollywood actors union faces internal rift
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An insurgent faction within the Screen Actors Guild has launched a campaign to wrest control of the powerful union from leaders they blame for stalemated contract talks with major Hollywood studios.
Nations:U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-24
Edge of Hurricane Dolly lashes Texas coast
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Hurricane Dolly strengthened early Wednesday as its leading edge lashed the Gulf Coast near the Texas-Mexico border with heavy rain and powerful winds.
Nations:Mexico U.S. Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-07-23
Film explores tensions after 2005 London bombings
LONDON (Reuters) - A film inspired by the 2005 London suicide bombings that killed 52 people explores the mistrust they stoked between communities and how Islamist radicals threatened to drown out the voice of moderate Muslims.
Activities:2005 London Bombings Source:(Reuters)
2008-07-23
Agent: No rights advisement for Gitmo prisoners
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - An FBI agent testifying at the first Guantanamo war crimes trial said interrogators did not advise detainees here of any rights because the military prison is dedicated to intelligence gathering, not law enforcement.
Nations:Afghanistan Activities:CIA Prison Scandal Source:(AP)
2008-07-23
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