UN troops in south Lebanon put on red alert amid attacks
In Beirut the UN peacekeeping force of about 4 000 soldiers from France Senegal Iran Nepal Sweden and Norway was ordered to return fire and prevent guerrilla incursions after ambushes and mortars killed two French paratroopers a Senegalese soldier and a Palestinian. Some injuries were reported among UN personnel with one British civilian missing in Tyre and Canadian troops stated not to be injured.
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United Nations
Lebanon
Naqoura
Haifa
Israel
Jacques-Pierre Andre Descamps
Pte
Christian Galvelle
Tyre
Menegeux
Ottawa
Geof Haswell
Trial rights debate tied to unity issue
Justice Minister Ron Basford urged MPs to back language rights legislation guaranteeing trial in either official language for all citizens. Critics argue provinces must control timing and funding, while Opposition Leader Clark seeks provincial consent and in principle approval to move to committee. Basford says implementation will be province by province, starting where French speakers are concentrated.
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Ottawa
Ron Basford
Canada
Basford
New Democratic Party
Eldon Woolliams
Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick
Joe Clark
City council reshapes community services division and delays manager plan
The Bryan Blomme report says the city restructured the community services division, expands the city clerk role, doubles alderman travel pay to 60 dollars, and delays hiring a city manager. A new culture and recreation board and parks board replace the former advisory setup, with a Preventive Social Services board formed from four program advisories. June 1 targets a new director and full implementation.
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Community Services
Milt Reinhardt
Community Services Committee
Community Services Division
Community Services Advisory Board
Culture and Recreation Board
Parks Board
PSS
Ald
Ren Sauer
Calm Returns to Kabul After Coup Turmoil
Kabul remains quiet six days after a pro Communist government seized power while tanks guard major streets. The city’s airport reopened and sources say the death toll could reach 10 000, including President Daoud and family. Troops guard key buildings as curious crowds view ruined tanks amid garlands from the Soviet tanks. The Revolutionary Council led by Nur Mohammad Tarrakhi claims Islamic democratic nationalism. premier and 20 cabinet members are Communist.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Mohammed Daoud
Radio
Revolutionary Council
Nur Mohammad Tarrakhi
Amin Assumes Direct Control of Uganda Foreign Affairs
Ugandan President Idi Amin extended his grip by taking direct control of the foreign affairs and information ministries while Col Juma Oris will hold the last of three portfolios. Amin already controls defence and interior ministries and dismissed rumors about army chief Isaac Lugamo.
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London
Reuter
Idi Amin
Uganda Radio
Juma Oris
Amin
Defence
Interior
Mustafa Adrisi
Foreign Affairs
Isaac Lumago
Christian Democrats Offer Clemency If Moro Is Freed
Rome AP The ruling Christian Democrats urged mercy for prisoners if Aldo Moro is released. They refuse to negotiate with the Red Brigades but seek clemency or reforms after Moro’s 49 day captivity. A parliamentary debate on the kidnapping is planned.
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Rome
Christian Democrat Party
Red Brigades
Aldo Moro
Turin
Moro
Francesco Cossiga
Socialist Party
Edmonton questions on federal Criminal Code reform debated
Alberta’s attorney general Jim Foster said he and senior staff were not consulted on proposed federal changes to the Criminal Code. The reforms target child welfare and pornography, redefine rape, and affect penalties for minor offences, with Alberta preparing to challenge section two on enforcement power. Foster noted a national shift toward harsher penalties for major crimes and called childnapping a significant proposed change.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Jim Foster
Ron Basford
Foster
Basford
Alberta Supreme Court
RCMP
Golda Meir Turns 80 Quietly at Tel Aviv Home
Former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir celebrated her 80th birthday at her Tel Aviv home. She received telegrams and flowers but spent the day with few visitors. Meir, who has been ailing, had withdrawn since Sadat’s visit to Jerusalem last year.
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Golda Meir
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