Hovercraft crashes into Dover pier killing and injuring many
A hovercraft carrying 387 people collided with a Dover pier in rough seas while docking. One person died, three were missing, 32 injured with two in critical condition. Survivors were rescued by small craft and lifeboats as the Princess Margaret docked after a Calais to Dover crossing.
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Dover
England
William Harvey Hospital
Buckland Hospital
Paris
Calais
Peter Yerbury
Hoverspeed
Election Deadlock Folds in El Salvador Assembly Race
In San Salvador voters choose a 60 member National Assembly and 262 mayor offices amid a stalemate between President Jose Napoleon Duarte and conservative foes. Duarte’s Christian Democrats hold 24 seats. conservatives led by Roberto d Aubuisson claim 34. In Cyprus President Kyprianou rejects resignation demands amid a parliamentary showdown over peace talks with Turkish Cypriots. In Honduras Congress ends planned demonstrations as military backing stabilizes President Suazo Cordova and Supreme Court posts.
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el Salvador
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Duarte
Roberto d’Aubuisson
Republican Alliance
Belona Te
Cypriot Chief
Nicosia
Cyprus
Spyros Kyprianou
Kyprianou
U.N
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
National Congress
Roberto Suazo Cordova
Congress
Supreme Court
Arrests and political turmoil across Europe and Tokyo
Police arrest Ramon Valladares Soto amid treason charges as Japan faces a tariff dispute with the United States. In Greece, Christos Sartzetakis is sworn in as president after a contested election. Neo Nazi groups claim a bombing in Paris injuring eighteen. The Common Market approves a 1.15 billion aid package to Mediterranean members to ease expansion strains.
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U.S
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Belgium
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Teleflora Presents
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USA
Armstrong Budget Menswear
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Adidas
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