Justice: 18 years too late
Three men, Michael Hickey Vincent Hickey and James Robinson, freed after 18 years for the 1978 killing of 13 year old Carl Bridgewater near Stourbridge as prosecutors admitted the police likely forged a confession. The appeals court acknowledged the convictions were fundamentally flawed and the case highlighted systemic doubts about police influence in Britain’s justice system.
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Mexico to replace federal police in Baja California
Mexico plans to replace the entire federal police force in Baja California, a northern state bordering California. Spokeswoman Carolina Nava said the move targets bribery allegations within federal ranks and follows a broader cleanup order from Mexico City.
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Iraq insists it handed UN inspectors full weapon data
Iraq, via Al Thawra, says it has supplied the UN weapons inspectors with all requested information on its programs and accuses the UN of unfairly keeping sanctions. On day two of talks, Ekeus warns of serious problems in chemical and long range missile programs. In Yemen, a drinking party for a birthday turns deadly with ten killed and others hospitalized after consuming rubbing alcohol.
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Zaire Rebels Vow Revenge After Air Raid in Bukavu
Zaire rebel leader Laurent Kabila vows retaliation for bombings that hit rebel towns Bukavu Walikale and Shabunda killing at least eight. He blames government planes based at Tingi-Tingi and warns of an imminent attack on the Tingi-Tingi refugee camp housing 160000 refugees. Officials hold peace talks in Cape Town as U.S. and South African envoys meet with both sides.
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North Korea agrees to peace talks briefing with U S and South Korea
North Korea said it would attend a briefing with the United States and South Korea on talks to formally end the Korean War, set for March 5 in New York. The week included Hwang Jang Yop seeking asylum in Beijing and accusations of an attack on a defector in Seoul. South Korea and the United States pledged humanitarian aid totaling 16 million dollars to North Korea to address severe food shortages.
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