Accord Near to End Lebanon Civil War Amid Ceasefire Talks
As sectarian fighting continues in Beirut and Tripoli, officials report 43 killed and about 50 wounded in 24 hours. Arab League official Mahmoud Riad says he may travel to Beirut if ceasefire talks yield results. A proposed power sharing formula would change parliament and state offices while preserving a Maronite president and a Moslem prime minister.
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Guerrilla attack near La Plata halted with deaths
About 20 urban guerrillas attacked the 601st Communications Battalion at City Bell near La Plata. Police said two attackers were killed and two wounded as they fled in four cars. The clash follows a deadly arsenal battle in Quilmes and amid heightened violence in Argentina's campaign against subversion.
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Mexico hikes minimum wage up to 35 percent
The Mexican government announced year end wage increases ranging from 17.5 percent to 34.4 percent. Northern Baja California will top the national minimum at 7.98 dollars per day for general labor and 6.29 for farm work, with regional variations and prior year wage rises noted.
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Dragon Year Hopes and Warnings Beg for 1976
Asians expect the Year of the Dragon beginning Jan 31 1976 to bring growth and change despite past global recessions. The dragon symbolizes power blessings and longevity and dragon years urge caution for new ventures. Notable events in prior dragon years include the 1964 atomic bomb in China and shifts in global leadership.
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England
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Farouk
Egypt
Gandhi Signals Constitution Overhaul in India
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi indicated planned basic changes to India's constitution in a Saturday interview. Government discussions focus on limiting judiciary power and consolidating executive authority, while Gandhi pledges commitment to democracy and warns against rule by whim.
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Rabin sticks to firm stance on Palestinians
Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin reaffirmed no separate talks with Palestinian groups at a Labor Party symposium. He left open Palestinian delegates joining Jordanian-led negotiations but rejected a separate Palestinian state in the West Bank or Gaza. Moshe Dayan supported the hard line amid immigration concerns.
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BBC reporters plan 24 hour strike over pay formula
About 720 BBC reporters will strike for 24 hours Monday over pay rules for hours considered unpredictable. The National Union of Journalists announced the action on Saturday in London.
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