Mbeki Freed From Prison Seeks Negotiated End to Apartheid
Govan Mbeki, 77, was released from Robben Island after 23 years with a life sentence for ANC leadership. He reaffirmed black nationalist and Marxist ideals, urged negotiations with the government, and said he would not join a proposed national council. Mandela reportedly supported the release.
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Judge awards custody to late father's lover in abuse case
A San Diego judge awarded 16 year old Brian custody to his late father Frank’s homosexual partner Craig Corbett. Betty Lou Batey walked out of the guardianship hearing and declined participation accusing Judge Judith McConnell of bias. Brian will live in Palm Springs with Corbett, who pursued custody after Frank died from AIDS related illness. Batey hopes Brian may choose to join her in the future. Corbett calls the dispute lifelong and ongoing.
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Lawmakers OK Iran-contra report hints at surprises
Congressional Iran-contra panels promise evidence of lies and shredded documents with changes for CIA and White House. Republicans decry bias while Sen. Jesse Helms urges indictments only for perjury or profiting. Rudman cautions reading the report. it notes thousands of shredded documents not to hide from the FBI.
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Spain ends renewal talks over 34 year US defense pact
Spain informs the United States it will not renew the 1953 defense accord allowing 10,000 American troops and bases in Spain, signaling a shift in NATO security posture while negotiations on a new agreement continue.
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Defector flies to the United States from West Germany
Wade Roberts, 22, a U S soldier who defected to the Soviet Union last April, flew to Dover Air Force Base then Fort Dix New Jersey to face desertion charges. His West German girlfriend Petra Neumann did not accompany him.
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Bus driver sentenced for terrorizing special education students
A Santa Ana judge jailed Granados at eight years after convicting him on ten counts of false imprisonment and ten counts of felony child endangerment for threatening to blow up a bus and kill the parents of ten special education students. The 27 year old faces potential danger to others if freed.
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