Briton Geofrey Nash Freed After Lebanon Kidnapping
Geofrey Nash, a 60 year old British metallurgist, was released unharmed in West Beirut after two weeks of abductions that targeted nine Westerners. His daughter Nadia said captors believed he was American and let him go near their home in Hamra after hours of driving and a blindfolded journey.
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Slain major photographed arms in restricted area
U S Army Major Arthur Nicholson Jr was killed near Ludwigslust while photographing Soviet military equipment inside a building in a zone off limits to Western observers. Officials say the Soviet response cited a policy breach but maintained the shooting was unjustified and that Nicholson was in marked U S gear and vehicle at the time.
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Children sue over Santa call charges to Pacific Bell
In San Francisco a pair of kids aged 7 and an Oakland girl claim Pacific Bell deceptive advertising by not disclosing per call costs for Santa Claus messages. The suit seeks 10 million dollars, citing 45 calls including seven on Christmas Eve.
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Woman admits rape lie after man jailed six years
In Chicago a New Hampshire mother of two signed an affidavit admitting she lied about being raped in 1977 by Gary Dotson. The judge agreed to reconsider Dotson's 1979 conviction for aggravated rape and kidnapping based on the new statement.
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Japan limits auto shipments to United States
Japan told the Reagan administration it will cap annual auto exports to the United States at 2.3 million units, a move the White House calls a token gesture and insufficient for market opening. The plan follows 1.85 million imports last year and faces Japanese cabinet approval Friday. Senate considers trade retaliation measure backed by Finance Committee.
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Baghdad blast blamed on Iranian missile flashes across Iraq
Western Baghdad was rocked by a large explosion near schools and a bus station amid an escalatory cycle between Iran and Iraq. Witnesses said hundreds could be hurt or killed as missiles were fired into Baghdad while Iran claimed retaliation for an Iraqi air raid on Teheran.
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Brazil President-elect Neves Remains ICU After Third Surgery
Hopes for a quick recovery faded as Tancredo Neves endured a third operation in 12 days and remained in intensive care. A bulletin 24 hours after surgery said his condition was satisfactory while he receives antibiotics for an abdominal infection. Princess Diana Named President of Britain's Royal Academy of Music replacing Princess Alice Heir to Queen. AP report by Associated Press John Paul II.
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