Reagan Reverses Ban on Syria Ties Over Glass Release
After Assad closed Abu Nidal Damascus HQ, Reagan reversed the ban in June and sent U N Ambassador Walters to meet Assad in July about journalist Terry Glass and other hostages. Walters acknowledged results while U S officials remained unsure how Glass escaped after 62 days. A Damascus official hailed the diplomatic outcome.
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CIA official says South Africa refused to aid Contras
Clarridge testified that in South Africa he found no support for Contras and was told Pretoria would only offer training and equipment to two unnamed Central American nations for pay. The New York Times reported Casey and Shultz had approved South African help in a 1984 memo and a CIA cable.
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Britain vows gun law review after Hungerford massacre
Britain pledges a review of gun laws after the Hungerford massacre in which Michael Ryan killed 14, wounded 16, and killed himself. MPs and officials call for lessons learned and potential tougher controls within a year. Neighbors note Ryan's arsenal and licences.
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Iranians accused over Yugoslav ship attack amid Gulf convoy
Iranians deny involvement in a Yugoslav vessel attack as shipping sources suspect irregular Revolutionary Guards. Weather worsens in the Persian Gulf threatening the third U.S. convoy escorting Kuwaiti tankers with Guadalcanal and six ships, as Sea Stallion helicopters face limited visibility.
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