South Africa mine strike prompts management threats to fire workers
In a major test between the National Union of Mineworkers and three large firms, miners at nine gold and coal mines faced potential mass dismissals as Gold Fields and Gencor prepared to fire strikers. Riot police remained on standby as clashes and arrests mounted amid a nationwide labor dispute and racial tensions.
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Christian Leaders Reported Backing Syrian Disarmament Plan
Lebanese and Syrian officials consider a disarmament scheme amid fighting between Christian and Muslim militias in Beirut and southern Lebanon. A Phalange Party delegation allegedly approved the plan in Damascus, while Muslim leaders and Syria gave no immediate reaction.
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Complex talks stall over Northern Ireland future
In Dublin Britain and the Irish Republic press forward on Northern Ireland, but Irish government sources warn many hugely complex issues block progress. A Belfast MP threatens violence if Dublin gains say in Northern Ireland, amid 2,500 deaths in 16 years of strife.
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Khmer Rouge retire Pol Pot as army chief
Khmer Rouge radio reports Pol Pot retired from supreme command on Aug 24 and to lead the Higher Institute for National Defense. Khieu Samphan orders cadets to retire at 60. Son Sen to succeed Pol Pot as army commander amid Cambodian upheaval and Vietnamese pressure.
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Ecuador banker's kidnapping ends in raid deaths
In Guayaquil police and army commandos stormed the La Challa house to rescue Nahim Isaias, 54, held by four guerrillas. Isaias and four attackers were killed as authorities said eight attackers were captured and two were killed in a broader operation. President Leon Febres Cordero announced the decision to press the assault. The captors, linked to Alfaro Vive and M-19, sought a $5 million ransom.
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Reagan Ready for Tax Plan Battle Campaign
President Reagan declared he is ready to fight for his tax overhaul, likening himself to Truman and quoting a Democratic report praising his plan. He announced a monthlong, bipartisanship appeal from Independence Missouri with a busy September schedule and a health check after surgery.
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Space shuttle Discovery returns as Seasat repair nears success
At Edwards Air Force Base California the Discovery crew pressed toward Earth's return. Three communications satellites are en route to their orbits 22 300 miles above Earth and Seasat 3 shows improving stability after repair. The shuttle's main engines lifted altitude about 10 miles ahead of a planned 6 15 a m PDT landing. In Hartford Connecticut eleven Puerto Rican suspects linked to a Wells Fargo robbery were held without bond awaiting arraignment.
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