Canadian soldiers face dismissal over Bosnia misconduct
Canadian army commander Lt Gen Maurice Baril announced 47 soldiers from the 12th Armored Regiment face possible dismissal for abuses at the Bakovici mental hospital in Bosnia during 1993 94. Offenses include patient abuse drunkenness and sex with interpreters and nurses. Ten have left the service. cases go before career review boards as courts martial are barred by statute of limitations.
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Japan forms cabinet committee to study oil spill
Tokyo reports a 13 member cabinet committee will investigate why the Russian tanker Nakhodka broke in two off Mikuni and how 4500 tons of fuel oil spilled into the Sea of Japan. Cleanup crews from Russia and Japan race to contain slicks along a 500 mile coast as dolphins are evacuated and the bow is pumped.
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Tokyo Officials Promote Earthquake Awareness Amid Kobe Anniversary
Tokyo residents attended seminars and displays marking Kobe's January 17 1995 quake to boost preparedness. Officials warn Tokyo sits on fault lines and urge citizen action, stressing Kobe’s recovery shows what can be done with readiness and cooperation.
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