Today in history
1917: Mata Hari, a Dutch dancer who spied for the Germans, is executed by firing squad outside Paris. 1946: The former head of the Nazi air force, Hermann Göring, is sentenced to death as a war criminal. 1989: President FW De Klerk promises to open public facilities to all South Africans. 2003: Pope John Paul II celebrates the 25th anniversary of his election as pope, making him the fourth longestsurviving pope in Roman Catholic church history. 2010: Officials warn some flights landing .................. 031 308 2332 .............................. Yogas Nair .. Philani Mazibuko ...... Kamini Padayachee ............. Garth Johnstone Staats .................. Greg Hutson at France’s main airport to come with fuel to get back home as they brace for a possible fuel shortage after a few rounds of protests against plans to raise the retirement age to 62. 2012: With polls showing a dead heat three weeks before election day, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney meet for their second debate. 2013: Several rebel groups in Syria break away from main opposition in exile, creating a setback to Western efforts to unite moderates battling President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. ............... 031 308 2004 ................... 080 020 4711 .......................................... 031 308 2022 ................ mercnews@inl.co.za www.facebook.com/themercurysa www.twitter.com/themercurysa