Chinese foreign minister fired in Beijing shakeup
Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan-hua was dismissed and Huang Hua, former UN ambassador, named as replacement in a government reshuffle proposed by Premier Hua Kuodeng and approved by legislators. The Standing Committee’s session at Peking marked a return to constitutional processes after years of neglect, with Teng Ying-chao nominated as vice chairwoman and other appointments pending.
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Japan Liberal Party Faces General Election Test
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces its first general election in four years amid the Lockheed payoff scandal. Prime Minister Takeo Miki seeks at least 271 of 511 Diet seats, but polls suggest a narrow majority. Tanaka, Hashimoto, and Sato campaign on corruption charges as opposition blocs gain momentum.
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Waldheim Seeks Re-Election as U N Secretary General
United Nations selection begins with little chance of quick agreement. Kurt Waldheim of Austria seeks another term after 1971 tenure ends December 31. He has endorsements from the O A U and many states, facing opposition from former Mexico president Luis Echeverria.
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Britain reels as Punk arrives sparks television furor
London reports a UK national uproar after the Sex Pistols anger host Bill Grundy on a live show. EMI faced pressure as retailers refused to handle the band’s first record. Grundy was suspended for two weeks. The group gained overnight notoriety as fans hailed provocation over 1970s norms.
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Leftists face two day deadline on arms in Lebanon
Arab League orders leftist and Palestinian groups to surrender heavy weapons within two days or risk confrontation with the Syrian peacekeeping force. Col Ahmed Al Hajj warns troops will seize tanks and artillery, while leaders argue over compliance and the Cairo agreement.
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South Africa riot police clear Guguletu with 300 arrests
South African riot police swept through the black township of Guguletu rounding up about 300 suspects in a day long operation as arson and demonstrations inflamed the area. Two youths were killed earlier when police fired on a patrol car, while Gen. Dawid Kriel said about 600 officers were involved in house to house searches and armored units patrolled the streets.
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