Shamir vows to crush intifada as Arens steps in
Israel aims to end the 30 month uprising with new measures under Moshe Arens as defense minister. He inherits the iron fist policy, but others warn of rising resistance from soldiers and civilians. Curfews, detentions, and tear gas remain common tools amid ongoing violence and calls for investigation into fatal incidents.
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B'tselem Watch Group
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Peterson's Meech Lake move shapes Ontario election timing
Premier David Peterson earns praise for offering to concede six Senate seats to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick to keep Meech Lake alive. The Ontario Liberal leader faces mixed reactions at home as he seeks re election in September while balancing Quebec reconciliation and looming federal policies.
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Victoria
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Canada
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Bourassa faces flux as Meech Lake pact nears signing
Evelyn Dumas notes the Meech Lake accord signals exhaustion and cautious optimism. Premier Bourassa weighs public consultation and federal unity amid rising Quebec sovereignty sentiment and Liberal party tensions.
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