Europe Child Porn Probe Nets 92

An investigation into a Europe wide child pronography network has led to 92 arrests across eight countries according to prosecutors. The network made videos of children being abused and sold them to 2500 customers in 19 countries according to Europol, the European police force. The films were mainly produced in Ukraine, Belgium and the Netherlands, and most of the victims were Ukrainian. More than 40 of tht arrests were made in Britain.

Arrest Order for Pinochet Family

A Chilean judge has ordered the arrest of five children and the widow of former military ruler Augusto Pinochet on charges of embezzlement. The warrants were among 23 issued as part of a corruption investigation into state funds held in US bank accounts. Gen. Pinochet, who ruled Chile from l973 to l990, died in December 2006 before he could stand trial on charges of corruption and human rights abuses. More than 3,000 people were killed or disappeared during his military rule. The order has already led to the arrest of Gen. Pinochet's widow, Lucia Hiriart, two of his children and several other suspects.

Arrests Over Murder of Russian Writer

Ten people have been arrested in Russia over the murder of investigative journalist, Anna Politkovska.The prosecutor told Russian TV the suspects included a secret service officer and the leader of a Chechen organized crime gang. He said serious progress has been made in the investigation into the killing, which was widely condemned.