Falklands Assault Likely Delayed By Argentine Air Strikes
Argentine planes inflicted heavy casualties southwest of Stanley and set two landing ships on fire. Britain reports damage to the frigate Plymouth and a landing craft as the assault on the Falklands capital may be postponed. Brig. Tony Wilson cited uncertainty about impact on plans.
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Pope Heads to Argentina for Peace Visit
Pope John Paul II flies 15 hours to Buenos Aires to ease tensions between Argentina and Britain and seeks an honorable solution through talks. The 30‑hour trip follows a hurried decision after demands to cancel a June visit to predominantly Protestant Britain.
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Iran rejects Iraq peace offer with condition on Saddam
IRNA commentary says Iran rejected an Iraqi peace proposal that did not call for Saddam Hussein's ouster. It blames Israel for the Lebanon war as a reactionary plot to save Saddam and the Baathist government in Iraq.
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Hunger Striker Frolov Wins Visa to Emigrate
Andrei Frolov, a 51 year old Soviet citizen who fasted 26 days for the right to emigrate to join his wife Lois Becker in Chicago, received his visa and plans to leave the USSR this weekend. He is the second Soviet granted permission after a hunger strike. four others remain fasting to join spouses in the West.
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Anti Nuclear Arms Rally Draws Massive West German Crowd
Bonn and West Berlin hosted a large protest against NATO nuclear policy as Reagan and other leaders met. Police estimated over 200,000 participants with heavy security and recent bomb threats from the Revolutionary Cells sparking concern.
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NATO Leaders Meet To Affirm Alliance Unity Amid Spain Entry
NATO leaders gather in Bonn with Spain joining the alliance and debate over European defense spending. A final communique is expected stressing unity and defense, while detente with the Soviet bloc prompts cautious interpretation by U.S. officials. Thousands protest plans for new missiles as Reagan addresses Bundestag.
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