Article: Reelected Belgian prime minister moves to eliminate war crimes law

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Headline: Reelected Belgian prime minister moves to eliminate war crimes law Byline: HERB KEINON and AP Edition; Daily Section: News Page: 04

Monday, July 14, 2003 -- In its first decision since taking office, Belgium's reelected center-left government has agreed to replace a war crimes law that has clouded relations with the US, Israel, and other nations.

Just hours after his cabinet was sworn in by King Albert II, Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt announced late Saturday his plans to supplant the 1993 law which has been used to target Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, US President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and other world leaders.

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