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First indictment filed in Hariri killing

LEIDSCHENDAM: The prosecutor who filed his first indictment in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri hailed the move as a landmark. Canadian prosecutor Daniel Bellemare said that the confidential indictment is important for the international community and for those who believe in international justice. On Tuesday,Hezbollah supporters quietly gathered around Beirut in a show of strength.

Night session too much for UK peers

LONDON: The first ever night-long session proved too much for House of Lords,with ageing lawmakers sneaking off for short snoozes in the historic House of Westminister itself. Beds had been laid out and dormatories marked for different sexes as the House of Elders debated the issue of reforming UKs voting system.

Cat ordered to do jury service in US

BOSTON: A cat has been ordered by a US court to do jury service and this is even after the felines owners Anna and Guy Esposito told the Suffolk Superior Crown Court in Boston that the pet,named Tabby Sal,was unable to speak and understand English,The Daily Telegraph online reported.