Tunisia declares state of emergency after bread riots
Tunisia imposed a dusk to dawn curfew and declared a state of emergency as protests over a 115 percent bread price rise spread from the south to Sfax and Tunis. Security forces warned they may use weapons. schools closed. gatherings banned. riots damaged shops and universities.
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Woman dies on Disneyland Matterhorn Bobsleds ride
A Disneyland visitor died after falling from a bobsled car on the Matterhorn Bobsleds and being struck by a following sled. The ride was shut down and an investigation begun as officials awaited next of kin notification.
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Mondale pledges direct role on arms talks and Middle East
In a campaign kickoff Mondale criticizes Reagan policy as ad lib and vows to personally lead arms control and Middle East diplomacy if elected. He says U.S.-Soviet relations are in crisis and arms talks have collapsed while promising to use American strength to build a safer world.
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Salvadoran Army reports over 100 soldiers killed in northern garrison clash
The Salvadoran army confirmed more than 100 soldiers were killed in Friday's guerrilla attack on the Fourth Brigade headquarters at El Paraiso, marking the highest civilian toll in four years of civil war and the rebels' first major base seizure.
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Ex-mistress of Parkinson gives birth in London
Sara Keays, 36, once Cecil Parkinson's secretary, has birthed a daughter on New Year's Eve, her lawyer said. Parkinson, 52, acknowledged paternity and asked for the baby's peace and privacy in a statement from his lawyers.
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Former Astronaut Lousma to Seek Senate Nomination
Former astronaut Jack Lousma plans to announce later this month his candidacy for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Carl Levin, a spokesman said Tuesday.
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Federal courts test tape recorders to cut costs
A nationwide program to replace court reporters with tape recorders begins after a six month test showing potential savings and accuracy. Skeptics warn about gaps and lost audibility, while judges weigh reliability in trials involving freedom.
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Caltech students prank Rose Bowl scoreboard
Caltech seniors Dan Kegel and Ted Williams hacked the Rose Bowl scoreboard during UCLA versus Illinois, replacing team names with Caltech MIT and displaying a Caltech beaver. The Tournament of Roses shut the display after MIT led 38 9, and Illinois lost 45 9.
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