Monsoon floods devastate Karachi. 220 drown, 20,000 homeless
Karachi endures heaviest monsoon rains in 41 years with over 220 confirmed drownings and about 20,000 left homeless. Officials say 200 millimetres of rainfall in 12 hours flooded streets and rivers, damaging bridges and railways. Rescue teams, cranes, and aid workers work around the clock as residents lash out at authorities.
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Dutch withdraw fishing fleet amid Shetland tensions
Royal Navy moved to Lerwick as Dutch trawlers withdrew from British waters following Tiriteh talks. About 40 boats pulled back after government warnings amid unsettled fishing disputes.
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Nuclear debate protest in Olten turned back by police
About 5,000 demonstrators gathered in Olten, Switzerland to protest a nuclear power plant due to begin operation next year. Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas and rubber bullets as authorities intervened for the second weekend running to block roads to the plant under construction in the northern Swiss region.
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Missile protest sparks new arms debate in Moscow
United Press International reports Soviet officials reacted to President Carter approving mass production of the Crane nuclear missile. The Tass news agency said abandoned KI bomber funds would fund cruise missiles, signaling a broader US budget buildup and push for more mass destruction weapons.
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Leak at French nuclear plant raises safety and nationalisation debate
An incident at a southeastern French nuclear facility caused a 20 minute gas leak with nine workers contaminated but later deemed non dangerous. Officials say contamination extended no more than 0 metres from the site and a spokesman cited no serious radioactive threat. The incident prompted trade unions to demand nationalisation of the private owner, while authorities insisted safety measures were as good as state plants.
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Standstill on Neutron Bomb Debate Deepens Washington clash
US Senate stalls over producing a neutron bomb. Debate centers on its field use in 28 centimeter artillery shells or short range missiles. Critics say the weapon blurs conventional and nuclear warfare and risks escalation. Senator Hatfield and Senator Heinz probe buried war funds amid a secret session.
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Rhodesian Crisis Deepens as RF Leader Resigns
Mr Des Frost, a right winger and Rhodesian Front member, accuses Mr Smith of stalling Rhodesia’s future plans and declares himself resigning amid the expulsion of 12 right-wingers from the RF. Frost, 52, says continued support would be dishonest due to Smith’s perceived leadership vacuum and lack of direction.
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Rhodesian Front
Rhodesia Faces Drift as Morale Declines Across Nation
Army chief Lieutenant-General John Hickman warned of shrinking national spirit amid Rhodesia's 1-year break with Britain. He urged public resolve as emigration climbs, while troops show vigor abroad but strain at home. An Elephant Hills mortar strike damaged air systems and walls. Ndola rally echoed calls for a military victory by year’s end to free Zimbabwe.
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Djibouti Troops’ Leave Cancelled Over Movements
In Djibouti the $000 French forces had all leave cancelled after reports of troop movements and arms distribution. French sources said troops remained confined to barracks amid tensions with neighboring Somalia and Ethiopia. The former colony, independent last week, is split between Afars and Issas.
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Ethiopian purges claim thousands killed in 1974 43 purge
Former Ethiopian teachers union leader Kassahun Bisrat says 30 000 people have been killed or imprisoned since 1974. About 2000 students were massacred in Addis Ababa on April 29 and 30, and 510 teachers were killed in purge actions.
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