World news highlights blaze toll and political change
The Yichun mayor and deputy mayor were punished for failing to stop a massive May 23 fire that destroyed 88,535 square yards of homes, costing about 7.24 million dollars. The blaze displaced thousands of families in China. Prime Minister dies during surgery and Hoyte sworn in as president in Guyana. Soviets pledge outside inspection of nuclear facilities by Aug 27 per IAEA accord.
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Americans sail on river despite threat in Nicaragua
Thirty one American peace advocates from Witness for Peace sailed up Nicaragua’s San Juan River to San Carlos despite a threat from rebel leader Eden Pastora. The group reached San Carlos by late Monday after an eight hour motor trip from Granada and planned a vigil at La Penca. The party said radio contact continued with no attack by midday, while Pastora accused them of opposing President Reagan and urged caution.
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Violence Tests Danish Tolerance Amid Refugee Influx
Danes struggle with rising racism and violence as refugees seek shelter in Denmark. Firebombings and clashes with police lead to arrests and injuries. Prime Minister Schlueter vows dignified treatment despite political bombing in Copenhagen last month. A Shiite group claimed responsibility for two central Copenhagen bombings.
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