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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1997
Page
4
An angry Accra mob beat two men to death and assaulted others after accusing them of evil powers to shrink genitals. Police say four suspects arrested. rapid TV coverage drew hundreds to police HQ for updates amid rising fear in a nation with strong witchcraft beliefs.
Unseasonably cold temperatures in northern Bangladesh over the past three weeks have killed more than 100 people, mostly children and the elderly. Victims lived in mud and straw huts or on sidewalks and lacked adequate warm clothing. Malnutrition and disease worsened their vulnerability.
In post Communist Albania, about half a million people plunged into get rich quick pyramid schemes. Investors, seduced by high monthly returns, lost savings and even sold homes as schemes collapsed. Banks faced protests while officials warned that profits claimed exceeded any real capacity.
The two top Cali cocaine cartel leaders, Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez, drew 10 1/2 and nine years in prison plus fines of 8 million and 4.4 million dollars respectively for running the world’s largest drug syndicate. Prosecutors sought longer sentences and will appeal as too lenient. U.S. officials condemned the verdict as regrettable.
Toronto Ap report details that 47 Canadian soldiers face possible dismissal for sexual misconduct drunkenness and patient abuse at Bakovici mental hospital during a 1993 94 mission. Lt Gen Maurice Baril released investigation findings after prior probes failed amid a string of military scandals including harassment and torture in Somalia and other cases.
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