John Paul bolsters Croatians in Zagreb visit
Pope John Paul II began his first trip to former Yugoslavia in Zagreb amid frail health and a cane. He praised Cardinal Stepinac, honored Croatian towns attacked by Serbs, and pressed focus on Croatia's grievances while canceling a Sarajevo stop due to war opposition.
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British thwart IRA escape bid
Five IRA members and one inmate were recaptured after an armed breakout from Whitemoor prison. The six attackers overpowered guards, fired at pursuers, and breached the outer wall before guards and a police helicopter cornered the escapees. It marked the first IRA violence since August.
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