Iran denies U S bought its oil despite purchase report
Iran's Oil Ministry told IRNA that Tehran has long severed all ties with the United States including economic ones, denying a Washington claim that 1.8 million barrels of Iranian oil were sold to the U S via Gatoil International for stockpile use at 29 51 per barrel, under OPEC price terms.
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Israel says F-16s downed MiGs in Lebanon clash
Israel reported that American built F-16 fighters shot down two Soviet made MiG-23s over Lebanon last week during an April 21 bombing of Palestinian bases. This marked the first instance of F-16s downing Soviet fighters in history, a change from prior use of F-15s in similar engagements. Israel has downed 19 Syrian warplanes since 1979.
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Egypt to free 353 detainees under emergency rules
Egypt's government announced the release of 353 people detained under a state of emergency after President Sadat's assassination. The decision, reported by MEPA, followed celebrations over Sinai's return to Egyptian control under Camp David. exact release timing remains unclear.
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China confirms jetliner crash near Guilin
AP reports a Chinese jetliner carrying 112 aboard crashed 28 miles from Guilin after departing Canton Baiyun Airport. Xinhua says 104 passengers and 8 crew were aboard with no reason given for the crash. Hong Kong sources mention Americans, Hong Kong Chinese, and Japanese travelers among the passengers.
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