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Sunday, 8 December 2013

U.S. war veteran released by North Korea to reunite with his Family


(Naja Mayor) - An 85-year-old Korean War veteran held for more than a month by North Korea as a war criminal has been released on Saturday to be reunited with his family
North Korea detained Merrill E. Newman for crimes he was accused  of committing during the conflict six decades ago as a member of the U.S. Special Forces. He was released for humanitarian reasons after he apologized, the country’s state news agency said.

Newman holds his wife’s hand before walking up to a podium to briefly address the press at the airport’s arrivals hall.
Newman who appeared to be in good health said “I’m delighted … it’s been a great homecoming,” a smiling Newman told reporters. “I’m tired, but I’m ready to be with my family.”



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