Mubarak backs PLO role in Mideast peace process
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said the PLO is the sole representative of the Palestinians and urged US support for Yasser Arafat in a comprehensive peace. He warned against weakening Palestinian representation and praised Shimon Peres’ flexibility while noting a border dispute over Taba blocks a possible meeting.
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Mine explodes near Durban post office injuring eight
An ambush using a limpet mine outside a Durban post office injures eight people including two white policemen and three Indian adults and three Indian children. No group claimed responsibility though ANC opposition is suspected. Separate violence across Pretoria and Mamelodi stems from anti apartheid unrest, with one fatality and multiple injuries. Winnie Mandela left a Johannesburg clinic after four days for recovery.
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Pope closes synod with call to modern church
In St Peter's Basilica Pope John Paul II ends a two week bishops' assembly in Rome and pledges readiness to guide the Catholic Church into the modern world. The 14 page report urges unity, social justice, interfaith dialogue, revised catechisms, and study of national bishops conferences. The synod marks 20 years since Vatican II.
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Cerezo Favored In Guatemalan Runoff Victory Seen
Guatemalans voted in a runoff for the nation's first civilian president in 16 years. A pre election poll showed Vinicio Cere zo Arevalo ahead of Jorge Carpio Nicolle two to one. Arevalo, 43, leads the Christian Democrats and vows reform. Military rule has dominated since 1954. Mejia Victores pledges civilian turnover on January 14.
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Pressure grows for passage of tax reform bill
President Reagan pressures reluctant Republicans with a letter and public warnings that defeating this week’s tax bill would end tax reform for the Reagan era. Treasury Secretary Baker warns that a House defeat means reform is dead.
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Philippines opposition splits as unity talks collapse
Manila reports that Corazon Aquino proposed a grand coalition after Salvador Laurel rejected the vice presidential offer, aiming to unite rival opposition forces against President Marcos. Laurel and Aquino vow to resolve divisions and form a single front for the February election. Paris stores bombed as Christmas shoppers fill Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. 39 injured, 12 seriously, suspected lone attacker.
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