AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia as Israel faces no win choice
Israel confronts a no win scenario as Washington pushes Congress to approve an 8.5 billion AWACS package for Saudi Arabia. Reagan says it protects national security. Israel warns it harms its security and could invite blame if the deal falters. Prime Minister Begin defends noninterference while noting harms to Israeli forces from the radar system.
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Solidarity Seeks Referendum On New Worker Law Change
Solidarity delegates approve a compromise on government worker self management laws but demand a referendum on disputed points. They oppose broad state control, seek worker naming rights for managers, and complain the parliament ignored their stance. Walesa wins Solidarity presidency despite anger over the law.
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Here's Johnny Now On British Television Debuts on ITV
Johnny Carson premieres his Tonight Show in Britain on Independent Television with a 13 week run across four regional networks including London Weekend Television. The special, a pared down anniversary program, features Burt Reynolds Richard Benjamin and Dom DeLuise and aired in the U.S. to strong ratings. Carson aims to raise his profile in Britain amid competition from Michael Parkinson while British audiences weigh Americana appeal.
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Bombings Put Beirut Residents on Edge as Attacks Continue
Beirut merchants fortify shops with barricades after 146 killed in 17 days. Residents like May Salameh recall wartime blasts as fear spreads. A Front for the Liberation of Lebanon from Foreigners claims responsibility for the worst explosions, with blame traded among PLO, Phalangists, and Israel amid a tangled cease-fire crisis.
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Ex Olympian Bandit Leader Killed in India Shootout
Former Olympic runner Pan Singh, 49, an Asian Games gold medalist, was among 10 bandits slain in an all night police gun battle in Madhya Pradesh near Bhind. Two officers were wounded. Singh, who competed in Rome 1960 and won the 1962 Jakarta steeplechase, had 43 charges including 11 murders and kidnappings. Police had placed a 10 000 rupees bounty on him.
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Iran elects Ali Khamenei as president amid clashes
Islamic hardliner Ali Khamenei wins Iran's presidential vote with about 96 percent of tallied ballots. Tehran Radio reports 30 Mujahadeen guerrillas executed in Isfahan for rebellion as revolutionary police clash with leftists in Tehran. deaths confirmed, further details unavailable.
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