Britain tightens grip on South Georgia as clash widens
Britain takes Leith harbor on South Georgia after landing forces and says 150 to 200 Argentines, including survivors from the damaged submarine Santa Fe, are prisoners but not POWs. Ministry notes no casualties at Leith and vows to press for settlement while Argentina seeks talks in Washington.
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Thatcher weighs crisis as Falklands clash widens
Prime Minister Thatcher meets war cabinet amid the 24 day crisis and plans to address the House of Commons. Britain reports recapture of Grytviken with Argentine garrison surrender and damage to one submarine, while Argentina disputes the claim and says it will fight on.
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Thatcher to hand 180 Argentine prisoners to Argentina
Britain plans to return 180 Argentines captured when South Georgia was retaken. Up to 50 were believed to be military reinforcements aboard the Santa Fe. Thatcher urged renewed negotiations with Argentina while signaling continued military pressure to seek a peaceful settlement. Talks between Haig and Costa Mendez are expected as task force nears the Falklands.
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Ontario Doctors Plan Multiday Walkouts Over Fee Talks
Ontario physicians plan provincewide walkouts Tuesday and Wednesday and May 5 to 7 as negotiations with the Ontario Medical Association over a health insurance fee schedule stall. AMA leaders call the latest offer a political sham while the government presses for a settlement before legislation.
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Border accord reached between Israel and Egypt over Sinai frontier
Israel and Egypt sign a tentative pact with the United States to end the Sinai dispute at Taba with a staged withdrawal and future talks on a permanent frontier. Troops will stay off the strip while a multinational Sinai force patrols, enabling resort operations and hotel completion.
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Saskatchewan voters brace for Blakeney end of era
Regina voters head to polls amid predictions of a Tory majority in Saskatchewan's 64 seat legislature as the NDP fights to survive. Independent polls show high undecided rates, with Conservatives led by Grant Devine promising relief via mortgage and gas price cuts.
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Morgentaler plans illegal clinics to challenge abortion laws
Montreal physician Henry Morgentaler says he will again oppose Canada's abortion ban by setting up unauthorized community clinics across the country. Weather sunny high 16 low 0. Maple Creek voting ramps up as Saskatchewan residents head to polls today. Nordiques edge Bruins 2 1 to end quarter final series. semifinals start Tuesday. Haitian poor suffer from abrupt Canada aid cut affecting 300 000 locked in rough terrain. Over 30 000 Vancouver residents march against nuclear arms race.
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