Papandreou signals Greece to press US base closures
Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou softened his tone toward the United States while keeping pressure to close four American bases in Greece. He noted the bases accord’s terms and said the government’s view is publicly in Parliament. The plan envisions ending the bases in five years with five months notice required from either side starting December 1988. He spoke after his party won a solid majority in Sunday’s election.
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Congress moves sanctions bill on South Africa
The House of Representatives approved a bill to sanction South Africa by banning U S loans to the government and its agencies, halting new investments, and prohibiting Krugerrand imports and U S computer exports. The Senate committee backed a similar measure, and the full Senate may act later this month.
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Jordan proposes US talks with PLO before peace talks
Jordan foreign minister Taher Masri says the United States should meet members of the PLO before Mideast peace talks. Masri also says Yasser Arafat has dropped the demand for an independent Palestinian state, with a plan for a local West Bank government linked by confederation to Jordan.
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Canada funds Nicaragua with 11 million loan for geothermal plant
Canadian Minister Monique Vezina signed an 11 million dollar loan agreement to support Nicaragua's Momotombo geothermal project in Leon. The ceremony highlighted development and peace, as Nicaragua moved its foreign trade office to Toronto amid Reagan era embargo actions. Contadora group backing for Central American peace was reiterated.
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Polish Solidarity trial branded political farce in Gdansk
In Gdansk the trial of Bogdan Lis Adam Michnik and Wladyslaw Frasyniuk for inciting civil unrest and leading Solidarity faced repeated clashes between defence and judge. A weapons search halted proceedings and two tape recorders plus a notebook were confiscated. The defendants were arrested February 13 at a meeting led by Lech Walesa.
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