Britain claims eight more planes downed in Falklands conflict
Britain said it destroyed more than a third of Argentina's air force and lost its frigate Antelope, the third major warship sunk. Ireland proposed a 72 hour U N cease fire as Perez de Cuellar sought peace, while John Nott warned a truce only after islands are retaken.
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Antelope
Ireland
U.N. Security Council
Javier Perez de Cuellar
John Nott
World and Skyhawk jets attack Falkland Sound again
The World and Skyhawk jets staged a third attack in four days on the Falkland Sound invasion task force near the British beachhead. Harrier jets and naval anti-aircraft fire claimed eight attackers down, lifting Argentine losses to 64 aircraft destroyed or shot down. The British said more ships were arriving to reinforce the task force while Argentina admitted two fighters were lost and claimed damage to a troopship and a frigate. The embassy cited the Canberras as the troopship, though London did not confirm.
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British Defense Ministry
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House of Commons
Pontiff Plans Nine City English Tour Amid Falklands War
Pope John Paul II will proceed with a planned nine city itinerary in England Scotland and Wales despite Falklands conflict. Vatican aides consider shortening meetings with Margaret Thatcher potentially canceling political encounters to emphasize religious pastoral aims.
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Iran threat to Cairo shifts Arab stance on Egypt peace
Iran's Iran Iraq war advances threaten Egypt and its 367,000 man army as Arab states press Egypt to abandon peace with Israel. Syria reportedly backs Iran while Egypt boosts arms sales to Iraq, aligning against Tehran. Arab boycott fractures amid fears of Iranian victory.
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Associated Press
Andropov Moves Closer To Soviet Leadership Post
Yuri V. Andropov the 67 year old head of the Soviet secret police joins the 10 man secretariat of the Communist Party Central Committee after a special meeting. He fills the seat left by the January death of Mikhail Suslov. Vladimir Dolgikh is named to the Politburo as a non voting member.
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Communist Party Central Committee
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Andropov
Central Committee
Mikhail A. Suslov
Vladimir Dolgikh
Dolgikh
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