Israelis Seized By Abu Nidal Terror Group Near Gaza
Abu Nidal guerrillas seized a 17 ton boat flying Israeli and Belgian flags off the Gaza area and took eight Israelis hostage three men three women and two children all reportedly unharmed. The captors said the hostages were transferred to a base in Beirut's Mar Elias camp for interrogation after medical aid. Israeli authorities denied knowledge of the seizure.
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Wildfires scorch 14 states across the South and smoke drifts far
Forest fires across 14 states burned hundreds of thousands of acres since Oct 27, with South region losses rising to more than 180000 acres from 9000 fires. Smoke reached Bridgeport and New Haven, cluttering skies 500 miles away while forecasts predicted rain could dampen flames.
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Dole bids to lead GOP in 1988 campaign kickoff
Washington AP reports Senate leader Bob Dole launches his bid for the 1988 Republican nomination from Russell Kansas as he trails Bush in polls. Campaign aide Bill Lacy says the effort is ready to go one on one and notes strong organizational gains.
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Reagan signals muddled budget talks sow confusion
Republican leaders emerged from a White House meeting with President Reagan unclear about budget priorities. Some said Reagan railed against tax hikes, others noted suggestions on cost of living caps and a gasoline tax, while several participants reported he offered no firm decision.
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Seoul Campus Clashes as Kim Dae Jung Rally Draws Thousands
Police charged into about 5 000 protesters at Yonsei University after a three hour rally by student leaders from 20 universities. tear gas filled the air as 1 500 riot police moved in driving about 2 000 students back inside the campus. Kim Dae Jung urged a neutral interim government and fair elections while Roh Tae Woo faced calls to quit.
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Poll shows two thirds back officials with marijuana past
A Newsweek poll finds 69 percent say a public official who admitted marijuana use should not be disqualified, while 32 percent support confirmation to the Supreme Court. The survey also shows 57 percent believe many officials under 50 have tried it and 17 percent favor legalization. The sample questioned 507 adults with a plus minus six point margin.
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