France to send 1000 more troops to New Caledonia amid rioting
French Premier Laurent Fabius announced in Paris plans to dispatch 1000 additional troops to the South Pacific territory of New Caledonia after two Melanesian independence leaders were killed in a gunfight. Police killed the leaders as violence, looting, and arson prompted a dusk to dawn curfew and a state of emergency in Noumea.
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Soviet teens get new course on family life ethics
Tass announces a compulsory school course for 16 and 17 year olds titled Family Life Ethics and Psychology teaching friendship love marriage and family life with focus on relations and budgets. Officials say no grades or credits. Educators call it a step toward sex education amid rising divorce rates across the USSR.
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Afghan covert aid to insurgents largest since Vietnam era
Washington reports the CIA's secret aid to Afghan insurgents against Soviet forces has surged to a near 250 million dollar yearly package with expectations of up to 500 million. Congress, led by Rep. Charles Wilson, pushes for rapid expansion amid internal U S debate over effectiveness and risk of broader conflict.
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Reagan puppy not yet White House trained
The 3 month old Bouvier des Flandres puppy Lucky gifted to President Reagan by Nancy Reagan remains unruly indoors and has a trainer visiting weekly. Spokeswoman Sheila Tate called the leak unauthorized and declined further discussion.
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Oil drilling approval stirs Palisades debate in Los Angeles
Occidental Petroleum wins mayoral approval after two vetoes for an 18 year effort to drill 60 wells on a 594 acre Pacific Palisades site. Coastal Commission review could take up to a year before project proceeds amid environmental concerns.
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Kennedy signals punitive bill over apartheid policy
Senator Edward Kennedy, after a Windhoek visit, said South Africa white authorities show no meaningful progress on racial policy and he would push punitive legislation to force change. He noted broader support than expected and cited Zimbabwe’s election tensions and VOAs context.
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Iranian bulk carrier attacked by Iraqi jet in Persian Gulf
Iranian bulk carrier Iran Emdad was attacked by an Iraqi jet fighter in the northern Persian Gulf Friday. The 18 000 ton vessel was crippled after the blast to its stern while sailing with ballast toward Bandar Abbas. No injuries were reported by unnamed shipping executives.
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U.S. Teams Probe Pershing 2 Missile Accident
The U.S. Army dispatched two expert teams to West Germany to probe a Pershing 2 missile fire that killed three soldiers and wounded 16. One team came from Fort Rucker Alabama, under the 56th Field Artillery Command. The missile was unarmed when the accident occurred Friday. Harare, Zimbabwe, a crowd.
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