"He will not be treated as an enemy combatant. We will prosecute this terrorist through our civilian system of justice. Under US law, the United States citizens cannot be tried in military commissions. And it is important to remember that since 9/11 we have used the federal court system to convict and incarcerate hundreds of terrorists.”
Meanwhile, residents in Boston have held a silent vigil to mark the exact moment a week ago when the marathon bombs went off. Sombre crowds gathered in the street on a sunny spring day and a prolonged hush descended on the city. As the vigil ended, church bells across Boston rang out. Earlier in the day, the funeral service of 29-year-old Krystle Campbell, one of the three people killed in the bombings last week, took place.
European Union foreign ministers have permanently lifted their remaining sanctions against Burma apart from an arms embargo. They welcomed what they called a new chapter in relations with the country following a series of political reforms. The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Katherine Ashton said the EU wanted to be part of Burma’s future.
"We know that much remains to be done on human rights, on democracy, fighting poverty and achieving lasting peace. We don’t underestimate the challenges. But we believe that now it is time to
engage
more and to help move the transition move ahead. All these challenges can be better addressed in an open democratic society. And we look forward to working closely with the government and all other stakeholders.”