Callaghan Pushes Toward Stronger Atlantic Ties
Britain’s new prime minister James Callaghan aims to strengthen Western Europe’s partnership with the United States. He plans closer Euro Atlantic cooperation, wants eased Common Market terms, and seeks a Washington visit soon if possible. Unemployment and economic pressures loom at home as Northern Ireland violence continues.
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Russians in Mozambique Train Rhodesian Guerrillas
U S intelligence says 18 Russian advisers are in Mozambique to train Rhodesian black guerrillas using Mozambique as a base. Analysts view the move as a sign of Moscow's commitment, with Rhodesian insurgents seen as ill-trained and split, requiring extensive training before posing a serious threat.
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Lebanon faces possible Syrian intervention amid Lebanon crisis
In Beirut a threat of Syrian military action looms as Parliament Speaker Kamal Assaad plans a Saturday session to discuss replacing President Suleiman Franjieh. Assaad says attendees include leftist Moslems and right-wing Christians, with no clear presidential candidate. Meanwhile 43 people killed and 53 wounded as fighting continues at low intensity during a 10 day truce. Abdullah El Amin of Syria’s Baath party warns against a return to full scale warfare risking partition of Lebanon. Jumblatt presses to end religious rule, seeking Moslem majority control.
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