Commission urges clemency for US prisoner Pope
Moscow’s pardons commission urged President Putin to free Edmond Pope citing cruel 20 year sentence for obtaining classified torpedo plans and Pope’s ailing health. The group said pretrial detention and cancer threaten his life, urging clemency as a step toward democracy and mercy. Pope’s case strains US Russia ties as Clinton calls for release and Kremlin hints at a Christmas homecoming.
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Possible pardon for U S prisoner
The case of Edmond Pope, a 54 year old American defense contractor, spans Russia US relations. He was arrested in April 2000 for allegedly obtaining secret torpedo plans, denied wrongdoing, faced espionage charges, bail denied, trial opened in Moscow in October, a key witness recanted in November, Pope sentenced to 20 years in December, and a clemency recommendation followed in December citing his poor health.
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Albright visits AIDS clinic to spotlight Africa crisis
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright toured Soweto's Perinatal HIV Research Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital to urge global action against HIV AIDS in Africa. She noted U S funding and a $40 million five year effort to boost awareness while urging clearer messaging and education in smaller communities. She also met with President Thabo Mbeki amid debates over HIV AIDS policies and anti retroviral distribution for pregnant women.
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EU flanks expansion as reform debates unfold at summit
European Union leaders pledged openness to new members in 2003 while clashing over reforms to manage a larger bloc. They warned there are no fixed entry dates for candidates Cyprus Malta Hungary Estonia Poland Czech Republic Slovenia Bulgaria Romania Slovakia Lithuania Latvia or Turkey.
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