Amnesty panel in South Africa misses deadline
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission says its Amnesty Committee is so backlogged with 2575 cases since 1995 that it cannot finish by the June 30 deadline. Deputy chair Alex Boraine says the work could take years and options include extending the law or creating a new body to handle amnesty cases.
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Reward offered for information on Dakar submarine disappearance
The Israeli government announced a cash reward for information leading to the Dakar submarine’s recovery missing since 1968. The bounty, reported by Channel 2 TV, was not yet fixed, with estimates in hundreds of thousands of shekels. The Dakar disappeared near Crete with 69 crew. only a buoy was later found on the Egyptian coast. An Israeli court had banned a book about the case.
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Japan finance minister resigns amid bank bribery probe
Tokyo rattled by arrests of two senior officials after prosecutors raid the Finance Ministry over alleged bribes from banks in exchange for tips on surprise inspections. Mitsuzaka, under pressure, vows to resign to take responsibility, as lawmakers push for budget measures and reforms to the financial system.
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German Bishops Seek Alternative to Abortion Counseling Certificates
In Mainz bishops vow to honor Vatican wishes while remaining in Germany's counseling program. They plan changes by January 1 to avoid church involvement that could be read as abortion permission. Pope John Paul II urged bishops to withdraw support, labeling certificates as potential abortion justification.
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Blair urges Northern Ireland negotiators to persevere
British Prime Minister Tony Blair visited Northern Ireland's peace negotiators in London urging continued effort despite setbacks and killings. The joint UK Ireland proposal on a cross border council prompted cautious optimism as parties considered the ideas, with officials stressing the need for direct talks and real detail.
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