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Lebanese Parliament starts work in a theatre, as protests resume — in cars

Coronavirus means that Lebanon, which has seen months of fractious politics, is now having to adapt to a new way of doing politics.

The Silence of Others: “The past is never the past”

For the filmmakers, this 95-minute documentary is an attempt to be able to deal with the ghosts of the past, when Francisco Franco ruled Spain with an iron fist, engaging in violence and crimes against humanity.

ICC war crimes prosecutor seeks conflict investigation into Afghanistan

This would be the first time possible crimes committed by US forces could be under the spotlight. The Taliban, Haqqani network, Afghan government, US troops and CIA all appear to have carried out war crimes, chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says.

ICC prosecutor calls for Saif al Islam Gaddafi's arrest

The son of former Libya ruler Muammar Gaddafi is wanted for allegedly suppressing public opposition to his father. His whereabouts are unknown.

Libyan group says it has freed Gaddafi's son

Saif al Islam Gaddafi was captured by a Libyan militia late in 2011, the year when a popular uprising toppled his father, Muammar Gaddafi, after more than 40 years in power.

Colombia approves amnesty for FARC rebels and military

Amnesty for FARC rebels and military as Colombia reaches a controversial deal to protect guerrilla fighters from prosecution.

Venezuela's top court abolishes amnesty law

Venezuela's supreme court has ablolished amnesty law passed by opposition-controlled Congress to ensure release of imprisoned opposition activists