Pinochet Loses Bid to Block Spanish Extradition in Britain
In London the 83 year old Augusto Pinochet failed to win permission to challenge Spain’s extradition request to face torture and conspiracy charges. A June 4 extradition hearing was set, with further appeals possible. An official Chile report cites 3197 disappearances or killings by Pinochet’s secret police following the 1973 coup.
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Netanyahu quits parliament seat amid return talk
Israel former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will resign from the Knesset after losing the election. He said he would not end his political struggle and hinted at a possible future return as Likud members cheered at a Tel Aviv gathering.
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