Indian Parliament ousts prime minister after historic vote
New Delhi India AP report notes VP Singh's 11 month coalition government falls to a 346 142 Lok Sabha vote ending a political crisis over religious and caste tensions. Singh vows to soldier on as caretaker while Rajiv Gandhi Chandra Shekhar and others weigh next steps.
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Earthquake Hits Iran Killing Dozens and Displacing Thousands
A powerful quake struck southern Iran near Darab killing at least 22 villagers and leaving more than 12 000 homeless. The quake struck Tuesday evening with most victims children under 12. About 100 were seriously injured as relief teams respond. Authorities report magnitude around 6.6 to 7.0.
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Group urges inmates to escape in France campaign
Paris reports the Justice Ministry probing a clandestine group distributing detailed prison plans and urging inmate revolt. The leaflets target at least five new or under construction prisons and were sent to lawyers and officials by mail or unstamped drops.
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U S to withdraw fighters from Philippines base moves
United States plans to pull out its 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing from Clark Air Base and stop basing fighter aircraft in the Philippines by 1991. The decision shifts U S military posture toward Philippine control of bases and reduces personnel by more than 1,800 as a squadron shifts to Alaska.
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