Bahamas Second Ship Leaks Oil on Beaches
Oil from the wrecked Greek tanker General Colocotronis fouls popular Eleuthera beaches near James Point. Efforts to block offshore oil spread amid shifting winds as nearby Hair Island may face contamination. In Puerto Rico the Ocean Eagle wreck's bow broke away, threatening pelicans and marine life as several US Navy ships attempted to tow and sink the vessel.
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Australia to give 21 million aid plan outlined
Paris reports that nineteen countries including Australia pledged about 571 million to replenish the International Development Association resources. Australia will contribute AX million. The plan, to be sent for approval, would make funds available over three years starting November, with the United States Britain and West Germany as major contributors.
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Bandung court sentences intelligence agent for 1968 coup role
A military court in Bandung, West Java, convicted an intelligence agent named Siam for complicity in the Indonesia October 1968 coup attempt. The ruling follows a trial that connected him to actions facilitating the failed plan.
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UNCTAD Sparks Life in Stalled Talks in New Delhi
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development revives stalled negotiations with East European and developing nations tabling draft resolutions on commodities shipping and insurance. Proposals seek price stability, review of maritime law, and greater aid to landlocked countries. A food aid plan and joint ventures with Australia outline short and long term support for developing regions.
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Indonesian economy a failure or not debate rises
John Ben Nets reports from Jakarta that inflation and a wobbly balance of payments frame a policy viewed by some as a failure yet possible success for preventing collapse. Suharto prioritizes rehabilitation, bids for foreign investment rise, and Bantene Hotel completion aims to attract visitors and foreign exchange.
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Sukarno
Indonesia
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Britain Malaysia aid talks end with partial accord
Five days of discussions in Kuala Lumpur on Britain's mitigatory aid to Malaysia concluded with partial agreement and acknowledgment of further consultations. Officials said progress was made on many topics while some issues still require talks. Both sides emphasized aid should fund productive employment and development projects and help offset Malaysia's economic strain from Britain's withdrawal.
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Anxiety in Malaysia Upper House on off er below expectations
On Friday the Assistant Minister of Finance Dr Ng told the Upper House that the offer fell below Malaysia's expectations. Asked whether he concurred that the offer was small the Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak said Dr Ng probably knows it won't be.
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British troops reinforced Mauritius on independence day eve
A company of British troops from the King's Shropshire Light Infantry was flown to Mauritius to reinforce existing forces ahead of the island's independence day. The regiment's 130 men would replace the unit already there, which had been on the island since January after ethnic violence left more than 20 people dead.
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