Storm hits Japan as death toll climbs in Kyushu floods
Heavy rains and floods hit central Japan with at least 113 killed in Nagasaki and surrounding areas on Kyushu island. Police report 215 missing, including 103 buried in landslides. six houses with 23 people swept into the Nakashima River. Rescue teams search mud filled streets as coast guard and police vessels recover bodies.
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Canadian dollar treads near 80 U S cents
The dollar closed at 79.37 U S cents, slipping from 79.59 but well above the June low of 76.86, as analysts note only one factor behind the weakness has been removed and U S rates remain high.
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Trudeau presses six per cent restraint plan
Prime Minister Trudeau outlining a six per cent voluntary guideline framework says government contracts and subsidies should be negotiated with restraint in mind. He cites Bombardier's New York subway contract as example and notes unions and firms may face six and five per cent adjustments. He defends persuasion over coercion and cautions against disbelief in the program’s success.
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Iran Iraq conflict escalates with heavy casualties near Basra
The Associated Press reports Iraq claims to repulse a third Iranian offensive east of Basra with 2 245 Iranian soldiers killed. Iraq says total Iranian deaths since the campaign began reach 6 277, while Iran reports 2 100 Iraqi deaths in their latest effort. Western reporters are barred from the front.
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Israeli Air Strikes Hit West Beirut as PLO Fights Back
Israeli jets blasted the PLO enclave in West Beirut for a third day, with smoke rising over several districts. The PLO claimed ambushes in east and south Lebanon killing at least 14 Israeli soldiers, while U.S. envoy Habib pressed for talks amid Syria’s rejection of a haverr plan.
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Low-interest loans studied for Ottawa buyers and fishermen
Finance Minister Allan MacEachen says a government plan offering loans three to six points below market rates could start by October. A committee report due Sept. 30 will determine credibility and timing, with investors funding certificates and taxes paid only on interest above inflation.
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Edmonton man given 15 year term for Pocklington kidnapping attempt
Mirko Petrovic received 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to five charges for the 12 hour crime at the Pocklington residence in Edmonton. Judge Carl Rolf imposed two 12 year terms for breaking and entering with kidnapping intent and attempted kidnapping, plus two three year terms for unlawful confinement of the housekeeper and babysitter.
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Appeal Upheld in Development Case Orders Tear Down
Rod Halmrast must tear down pens and sheds he built as the Improvement District No. 1 Development Appeal Board upholds its prior decision. The ruling follows a controversial case and confirms the board’s stance. Weather information notes follow on page 9.
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Saskatchewan pool drops Crow Rate fight over grain freight policy
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool delegates, after a two day meeting in Saskatoon, drop hard resistence to the Crow Rate changes while keeping focus on other grain transport policies. They split into camps, opposing federal subsidies to farmers but considering changes to rail costs and delivery assurances. Ted Turner commented that the federal policy influences their evolving position.
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