American jailed for life in Philippines murder case
An American businessman, Stephen Mark Whisenhunt of San Francisco, was sentenced to life in prison in the Philippines for the 1993 murder of Elsa Castillo. Judge Ricardo Molina cited physical evidence and driver Demetrio Ravelo's testimony, with the motive linked to Castillo reconciling with her estranged husband.
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Philippines
Stephen Mark Whisenhunt
San Francisco
Elsa Castillo
Elsa
Fred Castillo
Ricardo Molina
Whisenhunt
Castillo
Molina
Apex Motor Corp
Demetrio Ravelo
Ravelo
San Juan
Bangungut
Prelate cites threats as Nicaragua braces for papal visit
In Managua authorities face unrest ahead of Pope John Paul I visit as police seize the Foreign Ministry and 150 students clash with officers. Cardinal Obando y Bravo warns of efforts to impede the trip while authorities prepare a press center and verify accreditation. Sandinista factions are examined for involvement. Daniel Ortega reassures no conflicts during the pope's nine hour visit on February 7.
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Nicaragua
Foreign Ministry
John Paul I
Miguel Obando Y Bravo
Radio
Ernesto Leal
Obando
Sandinista National Liberation Front
Daniel Ortega
Aegean Crisis Eases as Greece and Turkey Withdraw
NATO backed accord defuses a Greek Turkish standoff over the Imia Kardak islets. Prime Minister Simitis wins confidence vote amid criticism of Holbrooke role. Three Greek helicopter crewmen die in a monitoring crash as tensions ease but dispute over sovereignty persists.
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Greece
NATO
Turkey
Aegean Sea
Constantine
Simitis
U.S
Richard Holbrooke
Miltiades Evert
Imia
Gerasimos Arsenis
Arsenis
Aegean
Kardak
Italy
Dodecanese Islands
Excavation uncovers skeletons near former concentration camp site
At least nine human skeletons were found during earth moving for a hydropower plant near Lambach, Austria, near Gunskirchen at Mauthausen camp. Interior Minister Caspar Einem halted work and questioned mass grave claims while Wiesenthal suspects Hungarian death march victims. The remains, of men in their early 20s with intact teeth and no bullet holes, pose identification challenges.
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Interior Ministry
Gunskirchen
Mauthausen
Lambach
Vienna
Simon Wiesenthal
Upper Austria
Caspar Einem
Einem
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