Many Gitmo prisoners to be released as terror camp develops permanent look News
Many Gitmo prisoners to be released as terror camp develops permanent look

[JURIST] According to a senior US defense official, the US will be transfering or releasing "a significant proportion" of the 549 prisoners from the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The change is taking place to accommodate new permanent construction at the base, including a new prison facility worth $25 million and a new $1.7 million psychiatric wing. The Financial Times has more. Tomorrow, Tuesday, marks the third year of the base's use as a detention camp for terror suspects.

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Hitler and Nazis attempt failed coup in Beer Hall Putsch

Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party attempted an ill-faited coup in Munich, Germany on November 8, 1923. Instead of seizing power, the conspirators suffered 15 casualties and their leaders were arrested, including Hitler. The future dictator would spend a year in prison as a result, where he would write his infamous Mein Kampf. Learn more about the Beer Hall Putsch.

Oregon legalized physician-assisted suicide

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