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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 06, 1977

Page

12

Mortar attack on resort in Rhodesia hits Kariba town

A Rhodesian holiday resort town of Kariba on the Zambia border was shelled by mortars late last night amid the Rhodesian search and destroy campaign against guerrilla camps in Mozambique. A country club and two stores were damaged, four hours after an earlier power-line attack. no casualties were reported and about 300 residents were evacuated to a lakeside hotel. Security forces issued few details on launch points or casualties.

Salisbury Mozanique Kariba Zambia Lake Kanba Rhodesia Wast Tata Moambique Mapai Esti Ms Mozambique

Italian film director dies in Rome after long career

Italian film director Rossetti, noted for early works and resistance themed films, died at his home in Rome on Friday. His career spanned postwar cinema including Open City and Germany Year Zero era projects, drawing comparisons to Bergman and Mayers.

Kormes Germany

Dutch ministers hold long talks over train hijack in Assen

In Assen Netherlands ministers met mediators after almost six hours of talks aboard the hijacked train where 55 hostages are held by South Moluccan gunmen. Mediators Mrs Josina Sounski and Dr Hassan Tun dined with the guerillas and reported the hostages appeared unharmed. officials cautioned no second meeting was set while assessing the possible release outcome.

Hassan Tan Josina Soumokit Aap-Ap Assen Holland Aap-Reuter Josina Sounski Wjsck

Fire in Straits of Malacca evacues Rasa Sayang cruise

Hundreds of passengers on the Rasa Sayang were evacuated after a fire in the forward crew quarters. about 600 passengers boarded lifeboats in night clothing as the ship burned for 12 hours. Four crew died, one missing, passengers later reached Singapore. Norwegian owners Cruise East planned a gala luncheon for all aboard.

Singapore Straits of Malacca Wehun Thursby Penang West Malaysia Cruise East

Philippines to ease martial law and free prisoners

Manila reports President Marcos orders dismantling military courts and release of all prisoners not facing formal charges while promising a measured withdrawal from emergency powers. He defends the move as humane and aligned with human rights standards, amid Western criticism.

Manila Marcos Associated Press

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