South African engineer charged over nuclear trafficking links
Johan Meyer aged 53 appeared at Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court on charges under the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Act and Nuclear Energy Act. He was remanded until a bail hearing on Sept 8 as investigators tie his case to Abdul Qadeer Khan’s network. U.S. officials noted the link amid limited details.
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Sudan tensions flare outside Darfur in Uganda and southern Sudan
UN official Dennis McNamara warns that conflicts in northern Uganda and southern Sudan, rooted in decades of war, affect 6 million people and receive far less aid than Darfur. He cites 1.6 million Ugandan refugees, 30,000 abducted children, and only 43 percent of needed aid funded, urging comprehensive regional action.
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U.S. limits Iraqi detainee mistreatment tactics
In Baghdad U S military leaders say they are dropping bag over head and boot on head methods viewed as humiliating. Major General Peter Chiarelli warns mistreatment fuels more insurgency while Major General John Batiste pushes dignity at checkpoints. Baghdad residents deem reforms positive but late and insufficient.
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Wal Mart store near Teotihuacan sparks cultural clash
A Wal Mart owned discount store rising a half mile from Teotihuacan temples triggers a protest by a small coalition led by Teotihuacan business owners. Most locals back the price appeal though archaeologists warn of cultural impact as store walls go up and officials seek blend in design.
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Fourth defendant in rape case gets probation instead of prison
Michael J. Rayton, 28, the last of four defendants in the June 2003 Lawrence case, was sentenced by District Judge Paula Martin to 60 months probation for aggravated indecent liberties with a child. He has a brain disorder and a low IQ. He must write a letter of apology, perform 15 hours of community service weekly, and live in a group home. if probation is violated, 30 months in prison follow. The decision drew praise and outrage from family, prosecutors, and Kansas AG Phill Kline.
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