Georgia condemns annexation and seeks independence talks
Moscow reports the Supreme Soviet of Soviet Georgia condemned its forcible 1940 incorporation into the USSR and called for talks on restoring independence. Georgia thus becomes the fourth republic after Latvia Lithuania and Estonia to denounce incorporation.
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Disappearances, Negotiations Mark Kashmir Crisis
Four Indian intelligence agents vanished Friday in Kashmir amid claims by a news report that Muslim militants seeking independence abducted them. Earlier, a Cabinet minister said talks with separatists were underway as the rebellion reached an unprecedented point.
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Northwest pilots lose licenses amid intoxicated flight charges
The FAA revoked the licenses of three Northwest Airlines crew members after they were charged with flying a Boeing 727 from Fargo to Minneapolis under the influence. A captain, second officer, and flight engineer were detained at Minneapolis airport after an FAA inspector tipped off authorities following a citizens arrest.
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Pentagon expands anti drug network with AWACS balloons
The Pentagon announces increased anti drug efforts using AWACS aircraft over the Caribbean from Puerto Rico and a balloon radar network across the southern United States. Officials say about 40 percent of AWACS operations worldwide now target drug interdiction.
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Germans Begin Talks on Unity in East Berlin
Officials from East and West Germany met in East Berlin to prepare for international talks on reunification. They aim to discuss domestic unification first, then consult the Allies about security, with NATO membership a key issue and Poland seeking involvement. no results expected before East German elections on March 18.
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Haitian chief negotiating resignation amid protests in Haiti
Haitian military ruler Lt. Gen. Prosper Avril faced opposition demands as about 250 students protested a fourth day against the army killing of an 11 year old girl. Reports said negotiations over Avril's resignation had begun with opposition parties.
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Unemployment Steady as Jobs Rise in February
The 5.3 percent jobless rate held steady in February while the private sector added 372,000 nonfarm jobs, the largest gain since June 1988. Factory payrolls rose mainly from auto workers returning, with construction payrolls up 60,000 amid mild weather.
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Thatcher blames Militant Tendency for tax protests violence
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher accused leftist Militant Tendency militants of provoking violent demonstrations against the poll tax. Police faced graffiti and rock throwing in Lambeth Brixton and Hackney as councilors met to set tax figures. six arrests reported and protests began breaking up. Sir Geoffrey Howe urged keeping nerve amid political setbacks and rumors of Thatcher resignation.
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Afghan leader purges Politburo after coup attempt
President Najib purged nearly half the Politburo and ordered mass arrests after a coup launched by Defense Minister Shah Nawaz Tanai. Mutinous air force pilots wounded Najib, and clashes gripped Kabul as government buildings including the Presidential Palace were damaged. Tanai’s location was unknown, and he allied with guerrillas from a Soviet-backed regime’s opponents. The Shindand base status remained uncertain.
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