Contra offensive expands in eastern Nicaragua
Heavy fighting reported Monday as government and Contras clash in northeastern Nicaragua during a major guerrilla attack. Rebels and Sandinista forces fight around Bonanza La Rosita and Limna as talks for a cease-fire proceed in the Dominican Republic. The raid signals increased rebel sophistication aided by US missiles and training.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Contra
Dominican Republic
Zelaya Department
Bonanza
la Rosita
Limna
Rama Road
Compromise would keep arms and aid flowing to Nicaragua
Congressional negotiators reached a fragile deal to continue arms and food shipments to the Contra rebels while halting lethal airdrops for a week in mid January. Critics argue the plan undermines the Arias peace initiative, but supporters say it pressures Managua to honor terms and allows regional leaders to reassess peace efforts in 1988.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Oscar Arias
Managua
Rep
Robert Mrazek
D-N.y
Central America
Reagan
David Obey
Dwis
Jim Wright
Texas
Philippine ferry disaster leaves 1500 missing after collision
Rescue ships and helicopters searched the sea south of Manila for missing passengers after the Dona Paz collided with the Victor. Survivors said the ferry carried far more than manifest figures, with reports of up to 3,000 aboard. Lifeboat debris and life signs were scarce, and authorities feared most aboard perished in one of history’s worst maritime disasters.
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Manila
Philippines
Mindoro Island
Coast Guard
Philippine Coast Guard
Rene M. Luspo
Victor
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