Stories for May 9th 2001

Wednesday, May 9th 2001 - 21:00 UTC
Train Robber Ronnie Biggs back in Britain. Under arrest, in court, and appealing for release.

Ronald Biggs, the Great Train Robber, who spent many years in Brazil as a fugitive from British justice, is back behind bars in an English jail. Mercopress Correspondent Harold Briley, formerly based in Brazil as a foreign correspondent, knew Ronnie Biggs in Rio de Janeiro.
Wednesday, May 9th 2001 - 21:00 UTC
Punta Arenas: coordinated cruise promotion.

Train Robber Ronnie Biggs back in Britain. Under arrest, in court, and appealing for release.