Iran says it produces chemical weapons amid war tensions
Iran for the first time acknowledges producing offensive chemical weapons while pledging to honor international covenants and refrain from use unless Iraq forces action. Prime Minister Musavi cites long range missiles and plans to expand to aircraft as Tehran accelerates war production during the Iran Iraq conflict.
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Airlines tighten carry on rules for New Year
Washington reports tighter carry-on baggage limits begin January 1 as airlines permit two small bags per passenger stored under seats or in bins. The FAA imposed the rules to reduce safety hazards and ease security checkpoint congestion amid scrutiny of airport security programs.
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France Jewish Schools to Benefit From $8 Million Aid
An $8 million U.S. aid package funds construction of schools for North Africa Jews in Paris as part of a large foreign aid bill. Sen. Daniel Inouye promoted the project over objections from the State Department with Zev Wolfson noted as a board member of Ozar Ha Torah. The group is labeled refugees by the bill though many have lived in France for years.
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Traffic Accidents Fall Short of Holiday Death Toll
Chicago AP reports that during the four day Christmas weekend traffic deaths totaled 301 by 11 p.m. Sunday, below National Safety Council estimates of 450 to 550. Florida led with 31 fatalities, followed by Texas 29 and North Carolina 24 as wintry weather and higher speeds on rural interstates were cited as risk factors.
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Two Dead as Tornado Annihilates Transkei Rural Area
A tornado tore through a three mile swath of the Transkei homeland near Kokstad injuring 18 and leaving 400 homeless. A woman and a child were reported dead and farm animals were harmed as roofing and corrugated iron were scattered. Andre Erasmus described the devastation with a flattened school and widespread destruction.
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South Africa
South African Press Association
Kokstad
Andre Erasmus
Casinos Ready New Year Extravaganza In Atlantic City
Atlantic City casinos roll out high end entertainment for New Year Eve as Trump Castle endorses biggest night of the year. Dennis Gorski notes tailored revelry with big bands and stars. Kool and the Gang Marilyn McCoo Belafonte Orlando Clark Wynette tied to public and high roller shows.
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Tammy Wynette
Rebels claim siege of Khost as Soviets strike road
Anti Soviet guerrillas trapped up to 1 500 Soviet paratroopers and 20 000 Afghan soldiers in southeastern Afghanistan near Khost over the Gardez to Khost road. Tass reported an unidentified American adviser killed. rebels deny government road reopening claims. The United States aids the insurgents but has not confirmed sending advisers.
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Dollar Slides to New Lows in Europe Markets
The dollar extended its losses across Europe after a Tokyo close, hitting record lows against the West German mark Swiss franc and Dutch guilder while Japan and West German authorities intervene. In London the pound traded around 1.8535 dollars as markets nervously watched currency stability efforts.
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Elections Postponed in Two Southern Philippine Provinces
The Commission on Elections postponed regional elections in two Mindanao provinces, Tawi-Tawi on Feb 8 and Sulu on Feb 15, after the military warned of possible violence. A candidate allied with President Aquino was killed in Mindanao, the second such assassination in two days, as the campaign bloodshed mounts amid political rivalries.
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