Reagan to unveil 10 billion mini Marshall Plan for Philippines
The Reagan administration plans a multination aid program up to 10 billion over five years to support President Corazon Aquino. A personal emissary may travel to Manila with senior lawmakers to discuss details while Japan West Germany and other nations World Bank and banks are expected to contribute. The program features grants concessional loans debt relief trade preferences and debt swaps to bolster the Philippine economy amid political stabilization efforts.
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U S withdraws envoy after Singapore political flap
The State Department withdrew E Mason Hendrickson from the U S embassy in Singapore at Singapore’s request amid a dispute over alleged meddling in domestic politics. Singapore’s Home Affairs Ministry said Hendrickson urged lawyers to oppose the government. The U S said he did nothing wrong and left per international law.
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Thousands March for More AIDS Funding Across States
Activists in California’s capital Sacramento amid heavy rain numbered 6 000 to 10 000 as they urged increased AIDS funding. Rallies also took place in Washington D C Albany N Y and other cities with participants calling for action while a Rosemont Illinois protest led to 10 arrests over drug price hikes.
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