Cuban man Raul Cruz Leon sentenced to death
Raul Ernesto Cruz Leon, a Salvadoran, received the death sentence for a series of hotel bombings. Granma reported the ruling on Tuesday and said the decision would be appealed to Cuba's Supreme Court. The case comes amid broader Cuban government hardening against perceived US, exile, and dissident threats.
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Paraguay Vice President Assassinated in Asuncion Attack
Assailants in camouflage opened fire on a red SUV carrying Luis Maria Argana as he headed to his office in downtown Asuncion. Argana died at the scene from multiple wounds, prompting President Raul Cubas to close borders and order a nationwide manhunt.
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White farmer walks free in black baby's death in South Africa
A white farmer, Nicholas Steyn, was convicted of fatally shooting a six month old black girl, but received a suspended sentence. Police protected him as outraged crowds gathered outside Delmas courthouse near Johannesburg and protests erupted inside the building with calls for justice amid national condemnation from President Mandela.
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IRA prisoners paroled despite British protests
In Belfast High Court Judge Paul Girvan rejected a British bid to delay paroles of four IRA prisoners. Three were ordered released immediately with the fourth due on June 22, despite Home Secretary Straw arguing for a July 28 date. Gerry Adams condemned the move as vindictive and petty.
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