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	May 05, 2008

Saddam’s deputy Tariq Aziz on trial: An Iraqi court began on April 29 the case against Tariq Aziz, one of Saddam Hussein’s best-known lieutenants, over charges of ordering the execution of dozens of merchants for profiteering. Aziz is one of the eight defendants accused of executing the 42 merchants in 1992. If convicted, they could be sentenced to death. Zimbabwe vote-count: Suspense is mounting in Zimbabwe over the outcome of a Presidential election five weeks on. A partial recount of ...