Fighting erupts as Arafat rejects asylum offer
Israeli forces and Palestinian guerrillas clash around Beirut's airport as Yasser Arafat rejects an Israeli offer of temporary asylum for guerrillas who renounce the PLO. Begin warns the fighters to abandon Lebanon, while U.S. envoy Habib reports little progress toward a peaceful evacuation.
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Morning Index Time of Day Rises and Falls
The phrase suggests a reflection on daily rhythms and generational cycles within urban life. It hints at a publication’s focus on morning routines and the interplay between youth and elders as daily transitions occur.
Iraqi army claims trap of 100000 Iranian invaders in ambush
The Iraqi army says it trapped 100,000 Iranian forces in a massive ambush near Basra as heavy fighting continued north of the Gulf. Iran counters that its troops remain in Iraq and have inflicted heavy losses, with reports of 850 troops killed and many tanks destroyed.
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Flooding Strikes East Iowa as Storms Sweep Through
Severe storms drenched Eastern Iowa turning creeks into rivers and flooding homes and parks. Cedar Rapids recorded 3.36 inches of rain with Indian Creek overflowing its banks, Marion’s Thomas Park pool submerged over five feet, and roads washed out. City crews handled widespread sewer and pump failures amid 310 service calls.
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