Rich nations move to limit IMF loans
United States, Japan and other Group of 10 members backed a proposal to sharply reduce IMF loan access starting next year. Poor nations warned of paralysis as debates continued amid global recession and debt crises.
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Beirut street battle widens as Lebanese army clashes
In Beirut, the army backed by tanks trades heavy fire with Shiite militiamen in a crowded suburb. A U S Marine helicopter near the fighting was fired on but not hit, triggering denials from Marine spokesmen. The New Jersey battleship arrived to shell anti government positions as cease fire talks stall over Syria’s conditions in a disrupted peace effort.
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Continental Airlines files for reorganization amid upheaval
Continental Airlines, the eighth largest U.S. carrier, sought bankruptcy protection after pilots and flight attendants rejected a plan for stock concessions. The company suspended domestic flights, planned slimmed down service to 25 cities, and cited heavy losses and labor costs as factors.
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Miss Agdao pageant grenade attack shocks Davao
A fragmentation grenade exploded at the Miss Agdao beauty contest in Davao City injuring 245 and killing 12. Police said attendees including councilors and contestants were hurt as crowds fled, with several fatalities among children. Authorities detained a man for investigation while motives remain unclear.
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Reagan energizes Black voters in early 1984 poll
The Los Angeles Times Poll shows 78 percent of Blacks, higher than 64 percent of Whites, interested in the early 1984 presidential campaign. Forty four percent of Blacks say Reagan spurred them to more political activity, versus 30 percent of Whites.
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Bulgarian spy arrest spurs protest from Sofia
Bulgarian authorities protest the arrest in New York of Penyu B. Kostadinov a 41 year old assistant counselor charged with espionage after allegedly meeting an American source to obtain classified nuclear security documents The complaint alleges Kostadinov paid money and supplied a list of documents to acquire secrets during the exchange in a Columbus Circle restaurant.
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