East Timor prisoners freed amid independence push
About a dozen political prisoners pardoned by President Habibie left Becora jail in East Timor with slogans and belongings, vowing to renew pro independence activity. Thousands protested in Jakarta urging a referendum while police broke up the rally. Gusmao remains jailed in Jakarta. he is seen as a symbol by East Timorese.
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Arson Case Tests German Community Attitudes
Five men faced trial for the 1992 arson of a refugee home in Dolgenbrodt, Germany. Prosecutor Petra Marx argued most of the village’s 300 residents shared some blame, noting an unsettled atmosphere even if few were involved. The blaze occurred a day before 86 Africans were to move in, and authorities soon convicted a teen neo Nazi.
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Japan slips into recession deepening regional crisis fears
Tokyo reports a 1.3 percent GDP drop in the January-March quarter after a 0.4 percent fall, marking two consecutive quarters of shrinkage and the first full-year contraction in 20 years. The dip heightens concerns across Asia as export demand tightens and the yen weakens toward 144.75 per dollar, risking further regional currency instability.
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