Five busted in uranium sale to U S Embassy
Tokyo police arrested five Japanese including Koichi Tsuru and Toshiko Nishijima in a case involving an attempt to sell 8.8 pounds of natural uranium to the U S Embassy in Tokyo for 83 million dollars. The embassy cooperated with U S and Japanese authorities. the arrests followed embassy-initiated tests and undercover footage.
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Argentine Senator Says Falklands Talks Push for Peace
Sen Eduardo Menem, head of the Argentine Senate, travels to London for a six day Inter Parliaments conference to seek a negotiated settlement with Britain over the Falkland Islands while reaffirming Argentina’s enduring claim. He described improving Britain Argentina relations and a shared aim to keep the South Atlantic free of armed conflict.
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Carlos Menem
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Cuban jetliner crash kills 125. sole survivor reported
A Charred wreck near Havana of a Cubana Airlines Ilyushin 62 killed 125 passengers and up to 26 on the ground. Most victims were Italians returning to Milan. One Italian survivor in serious condition after severe burns. Italy offered forensic help. Cuba reported 104 bodies recovered with many too burned to identify quickly.
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General strike disrupts South Africa elections climate
Tens of thousands of black workers joined a two day general strike in South Africa protesting exclusion from national elections since 1948. Cities like Durban and Port Elizabeth faced transportation paralysis amid arson and stone throwing. The crackdown left over 70 dead, 1,600 jailed, and 226 activists detained under a three year state of emergency. Desmond Tutu and church leaders called for an apology for a police raid on St George's Cathedral and condemned religious liberty breaches.
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Walesa Arrives in West Germany for Four Day Visit
Polish Solidarity leader Lech Walesa landed in Dusseldorf to begin a four day visit at the invitation of West Germany's largest trade union body. He planned talks with Northrhine Westphalia officials Bonn Chancellor Kohl and other leaders.
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Exile of East Germans Delayed by Cautious German Talks
West German officials said they would be patient in handling the refugee crisis, delaying hopes of a mass evacuation. Hungarian Interior Minister Horvath cautioned it could take up to six weeks for East Germans to reach Austria and West Germany, noting an agreement with East Germany is required. Despite preparations in Bavaria for 4,500 refugees, no firm joint move is reported, and the massive operation hinges on cross border accords.
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