Mitterrand Wins French Presidency in 52 Percent Victory
Socialist Francois Mitterrand defeated incumbent Valery Giscard d Estaing to secure a seven year term with 52.06 percent of the vote as 98 percent counted. He pledged job creation nationalization of industries and higher corporate taxes while steering France through a Socialist government with Communist support.
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Begin vows air force action over Syrian missiles in Lebanon
Prime Minister Menachem Begin told supporters the air force is ready to strike if Syria does not withdraw missiles from eastern Lebanon. He aimed to win over a U.S. envoy Philip Habib for diplomacy. In Damascus Kasam warned threats will not change Syria's stance.
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Belfast Residents Endure After Sands Death Riots
In Belfast after the Bobby Sands death violence continues with checkpoints and security measures. Sarah Laverty describes adjusting to unrest while life goes on, with city buses hijacked, mail slots reinforced, metal detectors in shops, and the civic festival proceeding as scheduled.
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Two Youths Die in Rioting Near Johannesburg Shops
In Reiger Park near Johannesburg two youths died and 21 were injured as overnight rioting between mixed race residents and Indian shop owners damaged scores of shops and cars. The victims were Thomas Dames, 18, and Billy Anthony Phillips, 14, both identified as colored.
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South Africa
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