Violent unrest in Baku signals wider Caucasus turmoil
Tass reported groups rampaged in Baku the capital of Soviet Azerbaijan causing deaths and urging citizens to aid authorities. The violence coincided with Mikhail Gorbachev’s Baltic visit, amid Lithuania's independence movement and regional political strain.
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El Salvador detects top officers in Jesuit slayings
Colonel and eight other military suspects, including lieutenants and soldiers, are arrested over the November massacre of six Jesuit priests at Central American University. President Cristiani named the suspected defendants, including a fugitive colonel. The case marks a high point in civil war human rights probes. Five Jesuits, their housekeeper Julia Ramos, and her 15-year-old daughter Celina were killed.
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Superpowers discuss troop cuts in Europe
Both Washington and Moscow signal readiness to reduce garrisons in Western and Eastern Europe. The United States urges a ceiling of 275,000 troops for each side while Moscow proposes 300,000 to 350,000 troops.
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East Europe Pushes Home Soviet Troops Now
Vienna reports survey rising in East Europe as nations demand Soviet troops leave this year, signaling waning Moscow clout after four decades. If realized, pressure could trigger NATO force withdrawals and influence Vienna talks on arms reductions. Both sides seek phased, decade long pullbacks with U S forces about 300000 in Europe and Soviets 575000.
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Romanian leader softens ban on Communist Party calls referendum
President Ion Iliescu reversed Friday's ban on the Communist Party calling it hasty and said the issue will be decided by a national referendum on January 2. The referendum will also address reinstating the death penalty, abolished after the revolution.
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Shuttle Mission Retrieves LDEF to Test Spacecraft Design
Astronauts at Johnson Space Center report relief after recovering the 11 ton Long Duration Exposure Facility from the shuttle cargo bay. The LD EF, the size of a school bus, saved with 87 experiments, will be studied to improve durable spacecraft and stations. The 10 day mission shifts focus to materials science and medical data.
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Contra Deal Tied to Noriega in Secret 1985 Meeting
Washington reports detail a June 1985 yacht meeting off Panama between Marine Lt Col Oliver North and Manuel Noriega to secure use of Panamanian bases for Contra training. Investigators say Noriega sought U.S. aid to avoid scrutiny of drug trafficking and gun running while the U.S. ignored Noriega’s cocaine activity as it pursued the Contra war per a Senate subcommittee conclusion.
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