OPEC considers hold on prices amid new increases
Saudi Arabia plans no extra price hikes beyond recent rises and will keep output at 9.5 million bpd through early 1980. Libya Indonesia Iran UAE and others announced higher prices, while currency concerns prompt talk of replacing the dollar with a currency basket.
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Ali Akbar Moinfar
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Five British soldiers killed in Northern Ireland mining attack
A land mine near Dungannon blew an Army Land Rover apart killing four soldiers, while a fifth died from a bomb near Tullydonnell. A former Ulster Defence Regiment member was killed in Omagh. The Provisional IRA claimed responsibility for the Dungannon blast.
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Package delays plane at Calgary airport due to bomb scare
An Air Canada L1011 was held for over three hours as Calgary police bomb squad searched for a feared bomb in a package. The package contained ornamental figurines and was likely a Christmas gift. The plane later departed for Toronto at 11:15 a.m. MST after police detained a man for questioning.
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Rhodesian ceasefire talks advance with new assembly areas
Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo initialled a peace framework, with Britain agreeing to open assembly areas for 1,000 or more fighters. A ceremonial signing is planned for Wednesday as both sides push toward a political settlement and halt to the bush war.
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Joshua Nkomo
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Carter Leads Kennedy in Democratic race as Iran crisis shifts blame
AP NBC poll finds Carter gaining in public opinion while Kennedy faces doubts. Carter improves on competence and Iran handling, Kennedy criticized for comments on the Shah and Iran crisis. Gallup shows Carter ahead Kennedy and Brown in a hypothetical national primary.
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Iran
Tories to start campaign tour
Prime Minister Clark prepares a cross country tour for the Progressive Conservatives as Pierre Trudeau faces Liberal pressure to return as leader. A Liberal delegation met Trudeau at Stornoway urging him to suspend retirement and lead the party through the February 18 election campaign.
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National Party
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Gildas Molgat
Montreal
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Ed Broadbent
New Democratic Party
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Vancouver
Social Credit
Fabien Roy
Roy
Western Canada
Calgary bridge collapse delays LRT project
A bridge over the Elbow River on Calgary's Light Rail Transit line collapsed Sunday, delaying construction and causing about half of the $1 million structure to be damaged. No injuries were reported as engineers and city officials investigate the cause.
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Elbow River
Pradeep Aal
Reid Crowther and Partners
Clark to decide oil rebate during cross country campaign tour
Prime Minister Clark mulls a tax rebate plan for Canadian oil firms as part of an energy policy. The rebate could return part of the energy self sufficiency tax on oil revenues, aiming to boost domestic exploration against foreign multinationals. Clark campaigns across Canada before resuming in January.
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Conservative Party
Ray Hnatyshyn
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Yellowhead
Vancouver
Winnipeg
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New Democratic Party
Star reports Iran will not supply Canada with oil
The Star cites a Tehran source from the National Iranian Oil Co stating Canada will not receive Iranian crude amid the Iran U S crisis. The official criticizes Canada for relying on American firms and vows no oil shipments while noting Canada’s past direct dealings. Canada’s imports were 590 million dollars last year and 525 million this year, about five percent of total oil purchases.
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Tehran
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National Iranian Oil Co
Shah's move seen as victory in Iran hostages crisis
Foreign Minister Sadegh Ghotbzadeh told AP that the shah's departure to Panama opens a path to resolving the U S Iranian crisis. He said some hostages may be released before Christmas and that an international observers team will monitor captives by Christmas Day. The Revolutionary Council praised Iranian resistance and held the United States responsible for the shah's crimes and escape. Panama said it will protect itself as the shah and wife settle in Cantadora near Panama City.
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