Chess Champ Fischer Gets Residency Permit
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From Times Wire Reports
Iceland has approved a residency permit for former chess champion Bobby Fischer, who is being held by Japanese immigration authorities, an Icelandic Embassy official in Tokyo said.
It was still undecided when the permit would be handed to Fischer, she said.
Fischer, wanted in the United States on charges of violating international sanctions against Yugoslavia, has been detained in Japan since July 13.
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