Iraq human rights report [UNAMI] News
Iraq human rights report [UNAMI]

Human Rights Report 1 April – 30 June 2007, UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, October 11, 2007 [finding that the US employment of private contractors to provide security in high-tension areas impermissiably blurs the distinction between civilians and military combatants relied upon by international war crimes laws, and urging the US government to investigate and prosecute private contractors]. Read the full text of the report [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.

VP Agnew resigns

On October 10, 1973, Vice-President Spiro Agnew resigned from his office in the face of allegations of tax fraud. Two days later, President Richard Nixon appointed House Minority Leader to replace Agnew as his VP. Read a biography of Spiro Agnew.

Outer Space Treaty entered into force

On October 10, 1967, the Outer Space Treaty demilitarizing outer space entered into force.