Poland won’t allow Polanski extradition
WARSAW, Poland – Roman Polanski beat a U.S. attempt to extradite him as a Polish judge ruled that the nation’s law forbids sending the filmmaker back to the United States, where he pleaded guilty nearly four decades ago to having sex with a minor.
“I can breathe now with relief,” the Oscar-winning director told reporters in Krakow, where the case was heard.
Friday’s decision could finally close the case in Polanski’s favor.
American wounded in West Bank attack
RAMALLAH, West Bank – A Palestinian stabbed and wounded an American man at a station of Jerusalem’s light rail on Friday before he was shot dead by police, security guards and civilians, police said. An Israeli man was wounded in the cross-fire.
In the West Bank, two Palestinians carrying knives ran toward an Israeli checkpoint, drawing fire from troops who killed one and critically wounded the other, according to police and a Palestinian medic.
Friday’s incidents were the latest in a series of Palestinian attacks that began in mid-September and were accompanied by widespread unrest, including clashes between Palestinian stone-throwers and Israeli troops.
There were no further details on the identity of the American.
U.S. businessman detained in Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates –An Iranian-American businessman who advocated better ties between Iran and the U.S. reportedly has been arrested and imprisoned in Tehran, becoming the fourth U.S. citizen known to be held there at a time when hard-liners are pushing back against the country’s nuclear deal with world powers.
The reasons for the reported detention of Siamak Namazi were not immediately known, though hard-liners in Iran’s judiciary, military and intelligence services have warned against easing hostilities with the U.S.
Associated Press
