East German protests erupt on 40th anniversary in four cities
Police clashed with demonstrators in East Berlin Leipzig Potsdam and Dresden as thousands protested hard line Communist policies. About 10 000 participated with 300 troopers guarding the Central Committee. arrests and injuries were reported by witnesses and TV crews. Pro reform rallies at Alexanderplatz drew around 5 000 amid Gorbachov visit and chants for freedom.
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Iran executes 32 drug traffickers under new law
IRNA reports 32 smugglers were executed in Iran under a January law prescribing death for possession of small amounts. Ten hanged in Tehran’s Qasr prison and 22 in eight other cities. Three of the victims were women.
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Nicaraguan rebels kill four soldiers amid border fighting
Rebels known as Contras launched five attacks against government troops in rural provinces north and east of Managua killing four soldiers and wounding eight. The Defense Ministry released the figures on Saturday, noting no rebel casualties. The escalating hostilities occur as five Central American presidents signed a August peace plan to end the war and repatriate Contras, many based in Honduras, with elections promised.
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Protesters clash with police outside Okinawa base over training center plan
Police scuffled with 500 protesters at Camp Hansen Okinawa as about 35,000 U.S. troops are stationed in southern Japan. Several people were injured including a 26 year old man taken to hospital with a possible broken rib after the dispute outside the U.S. run base during a sit in against the anti guerrilla training center plan.
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Cucumber used as gun in London robberies
A 36 year old man robbed 15 financial institutions and a post office in London over two months using a cucumber wrapped in a plastic bag as a fake shotgun. Prosecutor Warren said he stole 19868 pounds, targeting cashiers with the threat to blow their heads off. Covelé pleaded guilty to 10 robbery counts and six attempted robberies. sentencing postponed for social and psychiatric reports.
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