Mexico officials retreat from conspiracy claims over Rivapalacio case
In a high profile shift, Mexico backs off conspiracy theories around the March 23 assassination. Rivapalacio and three aides were briefly detained on suspicion of collusion but were released while a central suspect, Tijuana mechanic Mario Aburto Martinez, remains in custody. Local officials warn of deep police corruption and public distrust grows after the Colosio case.
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Singapore backs flogging as crime deterrent asserts tough policy
Singapore defends corporal punishment as a crime deterrent amid U S criticism over the Fay caning case. Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said cane punishment is not unusual or cruel and urged not to impose external standards. President Ong Teng Cheong weighs clemency as Fay appeals for mercy from President Clinton and American groups push for leniency.
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Republic
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