Quebec Liberal plan calls for strong provinces under new federation
The policy paper A New Canadian Federation urges abolishing the Senate and replacing it with a provincial appointed federal council. It seeks expanded provincial control over resources education and cultural powers while Ottawa keeps defense, nuclear energy, and international affairs. constitutional rights protections would be entrenched and official languages made English and French.
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Third World cites tactic to pressure Soviet in Afghanistan
United Nations report says Philippines and Mexico led a move to bypass the Soviet veto by pushing the Afghanistan debate to the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace procedure. The 12 to 2 council vote called for an emergency Assembly session to consider a withdrawal resolution, aiming to apply moral pressure.
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Clark defends energy price policy and self sufficiency
Prime Minister Clark argues higher Canadian oil prices are needed to prevent production losses and to reach energy self sufficiency by 1990. He cites potential shortages, jobs from energy projects, and a price gap below U S levels to shield Ontario industries. He targets Liberal energy policy and warns against foreign control of Canada’s energy future.
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Sarnia
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Ontario
William Davis
Quebec
Atlantic Canada
U.S
Pierre Trudeau
Canada
Liberal strategists delay election debate
Ottawa reports Liberal negotiators push for a TV pool deal with five networks before Friday. If not accepted the Liberals may seek individual arrangements, exploring a series of leader and spokesmen debates with English and French networks. CBC CTV Global eye English debate while Radio-Canada TVA seek French format.
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Clashes in Tabriz as Khomeini guards fire on rivals
Gunfire erupted in Tabriz as revolutionary guards clashed with supporters of Ayatollah Shariat-Madari. Casualty counts varied from three to ten killed and 60 to 100 wounded across conflicting reports, with hospitals and news agencies issuing differing tallies. A U S TV crew observed anti Khomeini demonstrators and guards exchanging tear gas and gunfire amid large rallies in Tehran and Qom.
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Iran
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U.S
Tabriz University
Gandhi returns to Parliament as prime minister in landslide win
Indira Gandhi triumphantly enters Parliament and is named prime minister after a sweeping victory that gave her a two thirds majority. She pledges national reconciliation and criticizes Morarji Desai's economy while recalling her emergency era and jail term. The Congress leader is invited by President Reddy to form a new government.
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India
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Congress Party
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Soviet Forces Expand as Rebels Block Salang Highway
Rebels sever the Salang Highway linking the Soviet Union to Kabul as heavy fighting closes routes near Doshi and Khenjan bridges 150 km north of Kabul. Moscow pours in more troops with seven divisions since last month raising to at least 85,000 while clashes shift toward Kandahar and Nangahar.
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