Former Peruvian President Fujimori Asks for Forgiveness

Alberto Fujimori asked Peruvians to forgive him, two days after the current head of state pardoned him over corruption and human rights abuses. Gustavo Gorriti was imprisoned during Mr. Fujimori's time in power.

Also in the programme: Polls close in Liberia’s presidential election; and a double chess world champion boycotts the latest world championships – because it’s being held in Saudi Arabia.

Picture: Alberto Fujimori (R) with his son Kenji Fujimori. Credit: Kenji Fujimori