Death of riot police officer shocks Seoul amid unrest
Seoul government pledges tough action as riot clashes continue. Police report Park Dong jin, 21, killed when a stolen bus rammed a mob squad near Taejon. About 2,000 protesters attack police stations in Pusan, injuring many. Prime Minister Lee Han-key vows to restore order while Korea weighs emergency measures.
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North testimony talks stall in Iran-Contra probes
Washington AP reports congressional Iran-Contra panels have opened talks with Lt. Col. Oliver North but have not secured an ironclad agreement for his testimony. Immunity has been granted, yet it remains unclear if he will appear or answer questions, with private deposition plans and legal maneuvering creating continued uncertainty.
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Top Stark Officers Face Court-Martials
The USS Stark skipper and two senior officers were relieved from duty after an investigative report urged court-martials. Capt. Glenn Brindel Lt. Cmdr. Raymond Gajan and Lt. Basil Moncrief Jr. were named, with a formal decision pending review. The May 17 Persian Gulf attack killed 37 sailors and injured 21. Moncrief and Gajan received heroism medals for firefighting efforts.
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Syria demands hostages release amid Beirut kidnapping crisis
Syria pressed for the release of US journalist Charles Glass and Ali Osseiran, son of defense minister Adel Osseiran, after their abductions in Beirut. Senior Syrian officers spoke with Hezbollah-linked readers, denying a deadline while warning that measures would be taken to secure the captives.
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