State Department reports gains and losses in human rights
The State Department released its third annual human rights report covering 115 countries aid recipients. It highlights progress in Egypt Jordan Saudi Arabia and Syria while noting limits and coercion in prisons and security forces. Israel is praised as a democracy but cautioned about rights in occupied territories.
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Poll Shows Majority Favor Keeping 55 mph Speed Limit
An AP NBC poll finds 59 percent of Americans support retaining the 55 mph limit, while 39 percent back state control to raise speeds. Regions split, with urban East mostly opposed to higher limits and the West closer, as states consider workarounds amid federal highway money warnings.
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Soviets Send Cuba Submarine and Hydrofoil Boats
The Defense Department confirmed Cuba received a 2100 ton Foxtrot class diesel attack submarine last Wednesday and two Turya class hydrofoil patrol craft on Friday. Analysts say the sub raises Cuba’s naval profile though it poses no immediate major threat to U S interests. It is unclear if more ships will follow as part of a larger delivery.
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Reagan urges Taiwan ties while offering China economic help
In a Conservative Political Action Conference speech Ronald Reagan calls for continued United States government to government relations with Taiwan and a hands on role in helping China modernize its economy while preserving security commitments. He warns against unilateral dissolution of treaties including NATO.
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Gleaners slashed at Louvre in suspected display vandalism
Francois Millet's The Gleaners, a renowned 19th century painting, was cut from top to bottom while on display at the Louvre Museum. Officials said the injury occurred Friday most likely with a knife or key, and the work remains a priceless example of the artist's color and composition.
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