Islamic Nations condemn rescue and urge Afghan pullout
The 39 nation Islamic Conference set up a three member committee led by Agha Shahi to press for Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. It condemned the U S abortive Iran hostage rescue, blamed Egypt and others for backing it, and urged Iran to pursue a peaceful settlement with the hostages.
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Soviets Offer Colombia Trip to Moscow Olympics
With more than 40 nations boycotting the Summer Games the Soviet Union offers to fly Colombia’s Olympic team to Moscow. IOC president Lord Killanin expects a full Moscow report on attendance by Tuesday and may extend the entry deadline to assist late committees. Congress is asked to approve special gold medals for U S athletes.
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Thatcher Plans Limited Home Rule for Northern Ireland
London report says Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher intends to restore limited home rule to Northern Ireland despite a plea from Irish Prime Minister Charles J. Haughey to abandon the plan. Haughey met Thatcher to urge Roman Catholic voices be included. British officials say Britain and Northern Ireland must solve the problems without outside interference as IRA guerrillas continue to seek union with the Irish Republic since 1969.
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Egypt Referendum Likely Names Sadat President for Life
In Cairo the referendum on constitutional amendments to allow Anwar Sadat to remain president for life and to broaden press freedom and multi party rules is expected to pass. About 12 million voters in 25 000 precincts decide on four amendments as a package. Results were to be announced Friday after polls opened at 8 am and closed at 5 pm.
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