Behind the Saddam Judge's Ouster

BRIAN BENNETT September 20, 2006 12:00 AM EDT The Iraqi government blindsided its U.S. legal advisers when it announced it was removing the lead judge in Saddam Hussein’s second trial Tuesday night. Officials in Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s office had become increasingly impatient with Judge Abdullah al-Amiri in what they perceived as his lenient and overly deferential treatment of Saddam in court. Explaining the move, Iraqi officials cited Al-Amiri’s indulging Saddam’s lengthy political speeches during three-week prosecution of the Anfal case, smiling at him, calling him “Mr.

Cars: See Which Car Companies Are the Most American

Tesla is the only automaker that assembled 100% of its U.S.-sold cars domestically last year. And only three other companies — Jeep, Cadillac and Dodge — broke 80%. President Donald Trump wants to change that, boasting in his first joint address to Congress that he’s already brought jobs back to America through Ford, Fiat–Chrysler, and General Motors, among other companies. All three automakers announced plans to create thousands of American jobs in January.

Court Admits Kashim Shettima's Resignation Letter As Senatorial Candidate

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has admitted the voluntary resignation letter of Vice President, Kashim Shettima as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Borno Central senatorial District. Naija News reports that the PEPC on Wednesday admitted in evidence a Certified True Copy (CTC) of Shettima resignation letter. It was learnt that the voluntary resignation letter which was dated July 6, 2022, was tendered among other documents by a lawyer to President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, Wole Olanipekun (SAN), at the opening of their defence in the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi.

Danielle Macdonald on Season 2 of 'The Tourist'

Prepare to experience deja vu in the return of “The Tourist” as Season 2 sees Irishman Elliot Stanley (Jamie Dornan) and Aussie cop Helen (Danielle Macdonald) returning to uncover the mysteries of Elliot’s murky past.  Despite the change in setting, the plot unfolds to explore Elliot’s forgotten past, unveiling secrets and introducing a family feud that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the series. As the countdown to the new season begins, viewers can anticipate another binge-worthy instalment that retains the familiar elements from the first season.

Dustin Bushnell - Age, Family, Bio

Vocalist and guitarist for the reggae, hip hop, and ska punk infused band Dirty Heads, who is also known by the name Duddy B. The group's 2008 breakout album is titled Any Port In the Storm and they released summer 2014 album called Sound of Change. Before Fame He co-founded the band in 1996 with Jared Watson, AKA Dirty J, in Orange County, CA. He previously played in a punk rock band before co-founding Dirty Heads.

Elliot Page - Age, Family, Bio

Actor who played the resourceful and witty pregnant teen in Juno in 2007 and a played a dream architect in the 2010 feature Inception. He also starred in the 2005 thriller Hard Candy and he portrays the character Shadowcat in X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. In 2019, he began starring as Vanya Hargreeves in Netflix's The Umbrella Academy. Before Fame He began acting in school plays at the age of four. In 2001, at the age of 14, he began appearing as the character Treena Lahey on the Canadian mockumentary series Trailer Park Boys.

Im Not Responsible For Nigerias Economic Woes

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has debunked claims of being responsible for the current economic woes in the country. Naija News reports that Cardoso made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting since he assumed office in September 2023. While responding to a question on whether CBN is responsible for the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians, Cardoso said that he and his team are part of the solution to problems.

Is Kyle Stillie Dating Anyone?

Are 'Below Deck' Season 11 Stars Kyle Stillie and Barbie Pascual Dating? We Just Found a Major ClueDuring 'Below Deck' Season 11, Kyle Stillie and Barbie Pascual appear to strike up a romance, but does it last? By Kelly CorbettApr. 16 2024, Published 12:30 p.m. ET Source: Fred Jagueneau/BravoLike any reality TV show, showmances are a common occurrence, and Season 11 of Below Deck is no exception. One particular pair that has caught people's attention is deckhand Kyle Stillie and stew Barbie Pascual.

Laine Hardy, Alyssa Raghu, and Payton Taylor Are Back. Is It Fair?

TALENTRECAP.COM Singing American Idol ABC/Josh Vertucci Reading Time: 3 minutes Three former American Idol contestants Laine Hardy, Alyssa Raghu, and Payton Taylor are back for a second shot. Is it fair to the newcomers? Laine Hardy Laine Hardy is back with a renewed confidence and shiny set of new teeth. He stepped on the scene last year quickly gaining favor with the judges and becoming a American Idol fan favorite.

Mount St. Helens Erupts (Famous Photo)

Historical Context One of the most powerful and certainly the most disastrous volcanic eruption in American history, Mount St. Helens exploded on the morning of May 18, 1980, killing 57 people and destroying the surrounding area. The eruption was the culmination of about three months of increasing volcanic activity. Earthquakes and magma reaching the surface of the volcano had created a large bulge on the mountain's side. On May 18, an earthquake caused this bulge to collapse - the largest landslide ever recorded - and an eruption column burst 80,000 feet into the sky.