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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1997

Page

8

Ireland grants its first divorce in history under new constitution

In Dublin a judge quietly granted a divorce to an ill man after Ireland approved a constitutional amendment. The private hearing concluded the couple met the four of five years separated requirement with no fault needed. The wife did not contest the divorce. The case marks a restrained start to Ireland’s contentious divorce era prompted by Catholic opposition waning in a secularizing republic.

Dublin Ireland Hickey Amament Ad Jim Cantwell Catholic Press and Information Office

Cali cartel leaders get light sentences shock US officials

In Cali Colombia the two top Cali cartel bosses Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez receive nine year terms and an eight and four point four million dollar fine respectively for running the world’s largest drug syndicate. U.S. officials call the verdict regrettable and lenient, planning appeals. The brothers face potential life terms in the United States and are under extradition bids.

Bogota Colombia Cali U.S Gilberto Miguel Myles Frechette Congress Ernesto Samper Rodrieuss Brothers United States Rodriguez Brothers Samper

Thousands of Albanians lose in pyramid schemes

In Vlora Albania thousands invested in collapsing pyramid funds hurt by post-Communist money gaps. Investors surround banks and clash with police as authorities face a wave of schemes across the region. Abaz Myrtezai loses 2000 despite prior government aid as he recalls 1944 seizures.

Vlora Albania Europe Abaz Myrtezai Myrtezai Romania Bulgaria Serbia

Greek court orders Scientology mission to close in Athens

An Athens court ruled the Church of Scientology a danger to society and ordered its closure, accusing the church of luring, brainwashing, and exploiting members under the guise of philosophy. The decision followed multiple complaints from relatives of members and cited harmful medical, social, and ethical practices.

Scientology Mission Athens. Greece Athens Church of Scientology Associated Press Church of Ting Medi Cal Constandia Angelaki Whiemire Laki Church Center of Applied Philosophy Greece Moody Center Katerina Diamantara Church of Scientology International Heber C. Jentzsch

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