North KoreaA US citizen detained for more than a month in North Korea has confessed to committing "indelible crimes" against the state, say state media.The official Korean Central News Agency said Merrill Newman had ordered the deaths of North Korean soldiers and civilians in the 1950-53 Korean War.
It published what it described as a "statement of apology" by Mr Newman.
Mr Newman, now 85, did serve during the Korean War but his family say he is the victim of mistaken identity...Mr Newman's family has said there must have been "some dreadful misunderstanding" and have appealed for his release, saying he may need medication.
Another veteran, also named Merrill Newman, was awarded a Silver Star medal for his efforts during the Korean War.
He has previously told Reuters news agency he thought it was possible there had been "a case of mistaken identity".
The most dreadful misunderstanding revolves around just how / why / what sense could there have been behind / Mr. Newman making a trip to the craziest country on Earth at the advanced age of 85.