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Twelve years after the fall of communism a number of former high ranking communist officials could face jail. While the former Czechoslovak Prime Minister Lubomir Strougal is facing charges of abusing his powers, charges of treason are set to be brought against two other prominent Communist Party officials of the 70s and 80s. reports:

The lower house of parliament passed a law on Tuesday redefining the relationship between religious organizations and the state, overriding President Havel's veto. Supporters of the law say it will help smaller churches and religious societies, but some critics say the law will have a negative effect on church activities in health and social services. has the story.