Polish Labor Government Clash Over Police Brutality
In Silesia's Chorzow Solidarity leaders accuse police of beating and arresting about 20 militants to deter union signs, with one hospitalized for concussion. Government says those arrested were released. region faces wider strikes as tensions with the regime rise amid Poland's export coal and energy woes.
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Seychelles Coup Attempt Crushed
Government officials say a bid by mercenaries from southern Africa to seize Mahe Island and Pointe Larue airport was repelled. Roughly 100 armed men landed on Wednesday, took hostages at times, and about half fled by hijacked jets to South Africa as troops recovered the airport by dawn Thursday.
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Begin Rests After Thigh Surgery in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Menachem Begin spent an almost sleepless night but had no pain after thigh bone surgery at Hadassah Hospital. Hospital director Dr Shmuel Pinhas said the 68 year old leader rests has a calm clear mind and can handle paperwork from bed. The injury from a bathroom fall is expected to keep him hospitalized for two weeks.
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