Sands Death Triggers Belfast Riots and Hunger Strike Showdown
In Belfast Catholic districts British troops and police used regular ammo and plastic bullets as rioting flared after IRA prisoner Bobby Sands died in the 66th day of his hunger strike. Up to 100 jailed IRA men may join the hunger strike while Prime Minister Thatcher vows no political status for prisoners.
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Sands
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Britain
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Reagan to send Habib as envoy to defuse Lebanon crisis
President Reagan names former Undersecretary Philip Habib as personal emissary to consult with Lebanon Syria and Israel on defusing tensions in the Middle East. Habib will meet Haig and leaders to hear their views and explore restraint and withdrawal of Soviet missiles. The mission aims to prevent further escalation.
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Lebanon
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Syria
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Oval Office
Alexander Haig
Europe
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U.S
Vietnam
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Menachem Begin
Samuel Lewis
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A Cedar Rapids woman is ruled justified in firing a shotgun at her residence. Two basketball giants headline the NBA finals in Boston. U of Iowa president to act as mediator in Illinois Big Ten talks. FTC links carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke to health risks.
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Senate limits funds for abortions at Iowa University Hospitals
Iowa Senate approved a budget amendment barring state funds for abortions or for the University Hospitals abortion clinic except to save the mother’s life. The 31 to 17 vote cites $55,000 spent last year. Supporters call it a policy shift. opponents warn it’s unconstitutional.
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Australian frog births young through its mouth
Researchers track Rheobatrachus silus the gastric frog that incubates eggs in its stomach and ejects young through its mouth. Adelaide University scientists, aided by Utah Mining Australia Ltd., study its birth mechanism and potential human medical applications.
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