Teenager survives Golden Gate jump
Washington A teenager escaped with minor injuries after jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco ( Nico Hines writes). The 17-year-old from northern California fell 67m (220ft), landing feet-first in water.
He said he was a recreational bridge jumper and had tried similar stunts. At least 98 per cent of those who jump from the world’s most popular suicide spot die.
Revenge deaths
Lucknow Nine people were burnt alive in revenge attacks after a village chief was shot dead over a property dispute in the village of Maharajganj, in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, police said. (AP)
Advertisement
Lawyer on trial
Houston A British lawyer faces jail after he admitted helping a construction company bribe Nigerian officials to win £3.7 billion of business. Jeffrey Tesler, 62, was extradited to Houston, Texas, and will be sentenced on June 22.
Drone kills rebels
Miranshah At least six people suspected of being Islamic militants were reported to have been killed in two attacks by US drone aircraft in North Waziristan, in Pakistan’s tribal region near the Afghan border. (AFP)
Hostages moved
Advertisement
Mogadishu The pirates who took a Danish family hostage have moved them on to a ship off the Somali coast after a failed rescue attempt. They threatened to kill them if further attempts were made to free them. (AP)
Sheen family deal
Los Angeles Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller, his estranged wife, have reached an agreement settling custody issues and ending her pursuit of a restraining order against him, according to lawyers. (AP)
Gorbachev award
Moscow Mikhail Gorbachev announced a new award for those who “change the world”. Nominees include Bono, of U2. Winners will be announced at the Royal Albert Hall on Gorbachev’s 80th birthday. (AFP)