Police in Britain are investigating claims that a British Airways pilot used his position to abuse children in African schools and orphanages. Simon Wood was found dead days before he was due to appear in a British court on unrelated charges of child abuse. Jane Peel reports.
Simon Wood, who was 54, is alleged to have molested children during stopovers in Kenya after claiming he was carrying out charity work for British Airways. Lawyers say he had access to hundreds of vulnerable youngsters over many years. BA said it first became aware of the allegations when it received an anonymous letter in July. In a statement, the airline said it was shocked and horrified and had called in the police.
Residents of the central Indian city of Raipur have started naming potholes after prominent officials to protest against the poor conditions of the roads. They say the potholes in the city are so bad that drivers get injured when their cars hit them. Hindu priests performed rituals naming the biggest holes after the chief minister as well as ministers for housing and public works.
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