UN to Probe Alleged Arab Torture Claims by Occupation Bodies
A UN led inquiry will hear claims that alleged torture occurred in Arab territories under occupation. The Palestine National Governance Movement Fantah and the Lebanese government will present the cases to the special six country body appointed by the UN Human Rights Commission. The group, consisting of members from Austria Senegal and Yugoslavia among others, arrives today to investigate and report on alleged abuses amid regional hostility.
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France Devalues Franc By 12.5 Percent In Crisis Move
Paris reports a 12.5 percent franc devaluation triggering austerity measures, President Pompidou warning of vigorous social strain while Finance Minister Giscard d Estaing insists devaluation is essential to avert bankruptcy as funds drain and reserves near zero.
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Devaluation Shock Grips Global Markets and Germany
The piece reports a sudden devaluation move affecting the mark and broader currencies. It notes Bonn’s Chancellor Kiesinger summoning ministers, fears of price rises, and reactions from France, Britain, and financial markets. It mentions travelers’ cheques, gold reserves, and currency alliances shaping the crisis. France’s devaluation aims to balance budgets and bolster confidence.
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Wheat crisis deepens as devaluation risks rise
Brussels officials report devaluation within the six nation community may push farmers to raise wheat output. The move could lift producer prices and trigger higher consumer costs unless the Common Market adopts new tax measures or a coordinated price system. Experts note uniform pricing based on exchange rates could magnify price shifts across member states.
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Devaluation ripple trims Britain France trade and markets
The article analyzes how France's 1968 devaluation affects European trade, currency relations, and investor sentiment. It notes Britain's fragile balance of payments, potential sterling movements, and possible wider currency realignments as ministers weigh agricultural and import export policies in Brussels.
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Catholic House Bombed Near Sammaney in Ireland
A Sunday bombing near Sammaney targeted a Roman Catholic house occupied by two Camfiles. No injuries reported. Police cordoned the area as authorities investigated the lone explosion, which damaged the building but left residents unharmed.
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US Senate Attacks Secret Thai Pact Over Troop Involvement
Senator Fulbright and other lawmakers condemning a top secret Thai pact they say could commit substantial U S troops to a Vietnam style war. The document, signed by Thailand s prime minister and the U S military mission chief, was reportedly approved by the joint chiefs of staff but remains hidden from public view.
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US army to lose 500000 men in Vietnam withdrawal
US defence sources report that complete success in withdrawing from Vietnam could reduce US military strength by over 500000, with Navy and Air Force numbers also affected. Initial 25000 troop pullback by August may precede broader downsizing across services, altering overall force levels. In Saigon, Thieu faces cabinet shakeup as petitioners target the prime minister.
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Heav y Fighting Along DMZ Attacks In Vietnam War
Heavy fighting raged along the DMZ with US bases attacked causing high casualties. Reports from the 3rd Marine Division cite multiple camps hit, with 82 wounded and several killed as North Vietnamese forces pressed the assault near the frontier. Hanoi denies a broader bombing agreement, while official tallies emphasize the intensity of the engagement.
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Seventy World War II bombs found off St Helier Jersey
Seventy 1000 pound bombs aboard a sunken German ship near the crowded holiday resort of St Helier are feared unstable. Royal Navy frogmen plan to move and detonate them within days though expert cautions say the water reaction may trigger a dangerous blast.
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Tornadoes strike Cincinnati damaging many buildings
A storm raked Cincinnati Ohio with tornadoes causing widespread damage as night fell. Strong winds toppled structures and injured several residents while local crews assess the wreckage in the misty town.
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