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World News World News Issues People & Places World News in Photos From Bridget Johnson, your Guide to World News Opening statements commenced this past week in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in a trial that aims to bring perpetrators of one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities to justice. The last trial of Khmer Rouge leaders, that of Kang Guek Eav, or "Duch," in 2010, brought the head of the notorious S-21 prison (a torture, interrogation and execution hub that saw just 12 survive) a 35-year prison term in 2010. Now, three of Pol Pot's henchmen face charges of crimes against humanity and genocide before the United Nations-backed ECCC tribunal. ...Read more OPINION: Justice for Genocide Perpetrators The world's gaze is once again turned to the killing fields as senior members of the communist group responsible face a United Nations-backed tribunal that aims to bring the architects of one of the 20th century's worst tragedies to justice. ... Read more See More About:  cambodia  killing fields  khmer rouge Khmer Rouge On April 17, 1975, Phmon Penh fell to the Khmer Rouge. Just days later the communists began their deadly experiment of forced agrarian revolution. ... Read more See More About:  khmer rouge  cambodia  crimes against humanity Muslim Brotherhood Many have expressed concern about the banned Muslim Brotherhood waiting in the wings to take a greater role in ruling Egypt. But just what is this group? ... Read more See More About:  egypt  islam  sharia Bashar al-Assad A profile of the president of Syria, who took power in 2000 after the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad, and leader of the Ba'ath Party. ...Read more See More About:  syria  bashar assad  baathist World News Ads World News Leaders Skills Women as Leaders MLM Leaders Cambodia Girls Featured Articles Malath Aumran 2011 Egypt Uprising Mohamed ElBaradei The Rule of Hugo Chavez Somalia Famine Historical British Headlines   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Bridget Johnson World News Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About World News newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Understanding Iran Top Murder Rates in the World Results of the Arab Spring China and Currency Manipulation Freedom Fighters Advertisement