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The Torture Lesson

Geoffrey Strickland T he deliberate torture of a helpless fellow creature has long been regarded by civilised people with loathing and con- tempt, under whatever pretext and......

Asking Gringo Questions

Timothy Garton Ash San Salvador San Salvador I'm going to kill you,' said a voice behind me as our plane descended into Salvador. I jerked round in my seat. A small SalvadOrean......