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Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Guantanamo Bay trials unlawful: UN HR expert

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Philip Alston, a United Nations human rights expert has said that the trial of six 'alien unlawful enemy combatants' at the Guantanamo Bay under the Military Commission Act fails to meet the basic due process standards required for a fair trial under international humanitarian and human rights law.

Explain LTTE leaders' death: UN to Lanka

Explain LTTE leaders' death: UN to Lanka

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

The United Nations has sought an explanation from Sri Lanka on the death of three top Tamil Tiger leaders after former Army chief Sarath Fonseka alleged that surrendering Tamil rebels were killed in cold blood.

World's first diamond cricket ball

World's first diamond cricket ball

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

A look at the world's first diamond and gold cricket ball, made with 2704 diamonds and 18 carat gold stitch.

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Meet the commentators for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Ganguly, Ponting among commentators for Champions Trophy.

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Volkswagen's fate hangs in balance, will it face criminal charges?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen AG will probably have to show there was some legitimate reason to install software that led to false vehicle emissions tests.

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

'God of Commentary' prepares to say goodbye

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Henry Blofeld, who charmed the cricket world for more than 40 years, bids farewell to the microphone come September. Haresh Pandya salutes the Master.