Iran says gunmen arrest after Tehran bank raids
Two Iranian policemen were killed in a Tehran shootout near the Soviet Embassy as police clashed with gunmen. Tehran Radio cited robberies and an arrest, while Pars described the gunmen as counter-revolutionaries and reported a raid on a Marxist stronghold with three suspects detained.
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Ex-defector Yuri Stepanov seized in Moscow street
Ballet dancer Yuri Stepanov, who defected to the United States last year and returned to the Soviet Union, was seized today on a Moscow street by apparent Soviet police. He says he was used in an anti American campaign by the KGB and was expelled from the Communist Party after refusing to tell fellow dancers that life in America was a nightmare.
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Libyan Missile Contract Report Draws Moroccan Credence
Moroccan sources say Libya signed with a West German firm for medium range missiles able to hit Middle East or southern Europe targets. Officials in Munich deny a 1986 delivery deal, saying they are only testing sub orbitals in the Libyan desert with Orbital Transport and Raketen Co. OTRAG. Morocco cites Libya nuclear aims in a separate program.
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Gold prices edge higher as dollar eases
The dollar eased while gold gained ground across markets. London fixed a morning price at 477.50 per ounce, up from 473.00, with Zurich trades at 475.50 and silver quoted in London at 11.80, up from 11.70. The pound stood at 2.2170 dollars and the Tokyo dollar settled at 207.15 yen, down from 207.75.
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Quebec to dissolve assembly and call election
Premier Rene Levesque will dissolve the Quebec National Assembly and call a provincial election for Monday April 13. The Canadian Press reports PQ members and candidates were briefed in Quebec City on Wednesday night about the date and campaign strategy.
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Reagan Eyes End to No Aid Policy for Angolan Rebels
The Reagan administration signals Congress it may seek repeal of the Clark amendment banning covert U S military aid to Angolan rebels. Officials stress diplomacy over force while opponents warn repeal could prolong Cuban troop presence, hinder Namibia talks, and strain relations with African states.
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