MPLA In Angola Holds Back Cuban Forces
U S officials say the Soviet backed MPLA seems to order a halt on Cuban troops in its southward advance. This move could avoid clashes with South Africa’s defense line inside Angola and signals a tactical shift amid detente efforts.
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Lebanon seeks 1.5 billion in loans to rebuild shattered economy
Lebanon plans to borrow 1.5 billion dollars from the United States Europe and Arab oil states to aid reconstruction. Economy Minister Adel Osseiran cites damage estimates from 3.5 to 4.4 billion and up to 10 billion by others. He notes Arab and Western help and emigrant contributions while government funds may be limited to a billion dollars this year. Ten months of fighting devastated the economy. 12 000 killed and 40 000 wounded. many banks and firms moved operations abroad and tens of thousands sought work and refuge in Europe.
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