Pope condemns church role in slave trade during Sao Tome visit
Pope John Paul II, in an open air Mass for about 40,000 on Sao Tome e Principe, condemned the church’s historic complicity in slavery. He pledged remorse for the offense to African dignity and warned that the country’s fragile economy risks democracy. Trovoada, amid IMF pressure, announced a minor-crime pardon and named a new chief justice.
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Debates on Cabinet-Style Government and Barnwell Issues
State lawmakers push for cabinet style governance to boost efficiency and accountability in state operations. Debates cover nuclear waste data, Barnwell facilities, and budget actions. Moore and Huff defend keeping Barnwell open for jobs and tax revenue amid regional storage concerns.
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Man Kills Himself After Wounding One
In Madison Wisconsin a 12yearold girl was shot near an apartment by Robert Rasmussen who also wounded others and fired at police before killing himself when struck by officers He had set his apartment on fire and rigged the bedroom door with two shotguns.
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LA councilman calls for Gates firing over retirement pledge
A Los Angeles city councilman urged dismissal of Police Chief Daryl Gates if he abides by a retirement pledge he may rescind. Gates said he might delay retirement from April to June unless city officials promote more captains to commander. The dispute centers on Gates's promise and the department's leadership decisions.
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