Ex defense minister Mordechai convicted of sexual assault in Israel
Yitzhak Mordechai, a former defense minister and ex-general, was found guilty of sexually assaulting two female subordinates. The conviction prompts calls for accountability amid lingering machismo in Israeli society. He faces up to seven years and plans to appeal. Mordechai disputed the verdict as he left Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court.
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Macedonia rebels call cease-fire in border region
Ethnic Albanian rebels declared a cease-fire and urged peace talks as government ultimatum loomed. President Trajkovski vowed to neutralize extremists and have the army control the border, while Parliament would lead any settlement. Government stance opposed direct talks with insurgents.
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