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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1998
Page
5
The Vatican forms a blue ribbon panel to examine the Inquisition and pledge to yield to history. The three day symposium, tied to the year 2000 countdown, aims to confront past sins, including persecutions of Protestants, Jews, Muslims, and scientists like Galileo.
A lieutenant of Cheung Tze-keung known as Big Spender reportedly admits plotting murder kidnapping robbery and other crimes. Cheung and 35 accomplices stand trial in a closed mainland court with possible death penalties if convicted. Some defendants plead guilty or express remorse. Legal experts fear a dangerous cross border precedent. The crimes occurred in Hong Kong where no death penalty exists.
Turkey marked the 75th anniversary of the republic with army parades and fighter jet flyovers. Thousands marched to Ataturk's mausoleum and chanted for secularism as the nation debates the balance between religion and state. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the republic on October 29, 1923, aiming to curb religious influence in society.
London ruling by Lord Chief Justice Bingham holds Augusto Pinochet cannot be arrested or extradited by English courts for acts during his 1973 1990 presidency, invoking sovereign immunity and drawing praise from some while drawing sharp criticism from activists who warn it weakens accountability for other heads of state including Saddam Hussein and Slobodan Milosevic.
Northern Ireland rivals met at Stormont to explain why a new power sharing cabinet was not formed by a key deadline. Disagreement centered on cabinet size and Sinn Fein participation before Irish Republican Army disarmament, with leaders planning further talks next week despite the setback.
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