Syria In Lebanon Reduces Hope Of Stable Peace
Washington voices growing concern over Syria’s Lebanon invasion as 3 000 new troops raise total to nearly 10 000. U S officials say Assad risks deeper intervention despite assertions of withdrawal after a cease fire. Israel watches a defined red line amid rising regional instability and fear of wider conflict.
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Palestinians and Lebanese allies slow Syrian advance on Beirut
In Beirut soldiers and guerrillas claimed to slow the Syrian armored push as Arab leaders seek a cease-fire. Palestinian spokesmen put casualties over 500 killed and 1,200 wounded since the drive began, with civilians among them. Beirut Radio said Assad and Arafat agreed on a nationwide truce.
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California Voters Reject Prop 15 Nuclear Restriction
California voters decisively defeated Proposition 15 by about 65 to 35 percent with 54 percent of precincts reporting. The measure would have given lawmakers power to impose strict safety rules on new and existing nuclear plants and potentially close reactors by 1987 if safety and waste disposal could not be assured.
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