Eric Holder's Baffling KSM Decision -- Wall Street Journal Opinion
The attorney general's Senate testimony this week did nothing to reassure the families of 9/11's victims.
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee met to question Attorney General Eric Holder about his decision to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others in criminal courts rather than military tribunals. As the father of Todd Beamer, who died on United Airlines Flight 93, I was able to attend that hearing. What transpired caused me great concern and shook my confidence in our current administration.
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MIDDLE EAST
US says next big-power meeting on Iranian nuclear program will take up punitive steps. U.N. official seeks global action on Iran.
In draft resolution, United Nations rebukes Iran for rights violations since election.
US fears Iraqis will not keep up rebuilt projects.
Conflict deepens crisis in Yemen.
ASIA
India's attack on Maoists troubles European aid body.
China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion.
Sri Lanka to relax Tamil camp restrictions. Sri Lanka to release 136,000 Tamil war refugees.
Afghan MP escapes assassination attempt in Kabul.
Indian PM leaves on first state visit of US.
AFRICA
Egypt-Algeria World Cup anger turns violent in Cairo.
Rwanda genocide survivors may boycott U.N. court.
Paul and Rachel Chandler: We could be dead within a week.
European Union gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace'.
Nigeria ex-leader Sani Abacha's son 'must pay $350m'.
EUROPE
Putin calls for modernization of Russian economy.
Azerbaijan says Karabakh talks last chance for deal.
Flood-hit Cumbria braces for more rain.
AMERICAS
Retired US official and wife admit spying for Cuba.
Honduran de facto president to step down temporarily.
15 are indicted in Chicago in push on Mexican Cartel.
Peruvian gang 'killed victims to extract their fat'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Hasan had intensified contact with cleric.
Italian police arrest Pakistani men linked to Mumbai attacks.
Al-Qaeda seizes Japan hostage in Yemen: tribal source.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Mayors sound alarm over drop in city revenues.
Unemployment rates rise in 29 US states.
California was among states with record unemployment.
Germany warns US on market bubbles.