March 9 (Reuters) - The trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor entered its final stage at the Special Court for Sierra Leone with the defence presenting its closing arguments on Friday.

(repeats without changes) By Alexandra Hudson AMSTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - Charles Taylor's war crimes trial has recovered from a shaky start to become a model for bringing a former ruler before an ...

The war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, once among West Africa's most powerful figures, ended Friday with judges expected to take months to reach a verdict on whether he can ...

Lawyer for accused blood diamond-financed president slams Tribunal for "racism." Oct. 27, 2009 — -- The lawyer for the African despot accused of financing rape and pillage with stolen diamonds, ...

Pulling the microphone toward him, the dapper 61-year-old man in sunglasses creased his forehead, cleared his throat emphatically and introduced himself to the war-crimes court in the Hague: “My name ...