The sister of mercy who sees hope in murderer's execution

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Americans will be forced to think more deeply about the death penalty as a result of the case of Karla Faye Tucker, who will almost certainly be put to death in Texas for her part in a double murder in 1983, according to Sister Helen Prejean, a strong opponent of capital punishment. She believes that Tucker's case poses moral dilemmas that have not previously arisen with people convicted of murder. Tucker admits the crime, but has become a committed Christian and now gives counselling to others. She cannot be easily dismissed, as she has received extensive media coverage.

Cases, Interview, Ethical aspects, Capital punishment, Nuns, Prejean, Helen, Tucker, Karla Faye

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A scar in the ocean

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The US ABC News reported on July 18 1996 that al-Hayat, Arabic newspaper, had been given a warning, before the Trans World Airlines plane crash on July 17 1996 that the Movement for Islamic Change would attack a US target, though the US State Department responded by stating that the warning was not seen as a specific threat. An around 30 ft piece of the aircraft has been recovered, and there are hundreds of little pieces on the in the ocean. Some 100 hundred of the 228 dead were recovered by 12.00 noon on July 18 1996. No less than 20 ships have been searching.

Accidents, Aircraft accidents, Trans World Airlines Inc., TWA

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Quebec wrangle prompts a new Jewish exodus

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Montreal, Canada, has traditionally attracted many Jews from other countries, as it is perceived as having a very strong Jewish culture. However, continued uncertainty about the future of Quebec as part of Canada has prompted many Jews to leave Montreal for other parts of Canada or for cities in the US. Recent incidents have left many Montreal Jews feeling victimised, and there is now a sense that they are under siege.

Social aspects, Montreal, Quebec, Jews, Canadian, Canadian Jews

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