Public ban triggers defiance as anti apartheid violence rises
South African police found burned bodies of two black men in Nyanga and Alexandra amid anger after the government banned all memorials for the 1976 Soweto riots. Dissidents led by Desmond Tutu vow to defy the ban, while Mandela’s jailed aides consider meetings with Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Lusaka.
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Spy conviction boosts FBI spy-catching edge in Pelton case
Ronald Pelton, 44, convicted in Alexandria Va on four espionage counts for selling NSA eavesdropping secrets to the KGB. He faces up to three life terms plus 10 years and is to be sentenced July 28. Defense plans an appeal contending the FBI used coercive recruitment tactics.
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Bishops reaffirm faith after heresy hunt in Church of England
In London Church of England bishops led by Archbishop Robert Runcie issued a 39 page statement The Nature of Christian Belief reaffirming traditional doctrine on the virgin birth and the Resurrection while defending inquiry and diversity of teaching The statement comes after Rev David Jenkins whose doubts sparked national controversy and who attended the bishops meeting
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World Cup watch halts two hour clash at Spanish shipyard
Several hundred shipyard workers in Gijon paused a two hour confrontation with police to view the Italy versus Argentina World Cup match. The cease fire occurred just before kickoff and no violence followed the game.
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Buddhist priests bless 200000 bras in Tokyo temple memorial
Buddhist priests at Zojoji temple bless 200000 used brassieres in a temple service that doubled as a publicity stunt by a linger ie firm. Abandoned bras formed a pyramid outside the temple as incense and chants filled the ceremony. In Sydney Australia an AP report notes a government probe into Nazi migration claims after World War II led by Special State Minister Mick Young expected to last about three months.
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