South Africa Defends Police in 140 Death Riots
In Johannesburg and Cape Town the government faced Parliament amid protracted rioting that killed 140 people and injured 1,128. Police said riot squads fired on stone-throwing mobs after buildings were looted. Ministers defended the actions as necessary against rioters and looters in several townships near Pretoria and Johannesburg.
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Kissinger eyes clash avert talk with Vorster in West Germany
Secretary of State Kissinger said his meeting with South African Prime Minister Vorster aims to avoid racial war by promoting black majority rule in Southern Africa. He warned against outside intervention while urging talks with Rhodesian premier Smith and urging reforms amid riots that left many dead and injured.
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