Tito dies. world leaders recall Yugoslav founder of nonalignment
World leaders mourn Tito, last surviving founder of the Non-Aligned Movement, who died Sunday in Ljubljana after four months of illness. Carter and Trudeau issued tributes while Moscow praised Yugoslav independence and Beijing pledged a funeral delegation. Belgrade prepares for a funeral as two successor leadership groups consolidate power.
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U S closes Cuba visa office after Havana clash
The United States will close its visa office in Cuba citing an intolerable and dangerous situation after Friday’s melee in Havana. About 380 Cubans remain inside the U S Interests Section seeking visas as round the clock flights and a tent city in Florida aid refugees.
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Trudeau Welcomes Ohira On Canadian Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira begins a three day Canadian visit with Trudeau in Ottawa focusing on trade ties. Canada and Japan discuss coal supplies, copper, manufactured goods and a potential $800 million Candu reactor deal amid growing Pacific cooperation.
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Tensions flare at Ramallah girls school in West Bank
Israeli troops fired tear gas at stone throwing demonstrators outside a Ramallah girls school as clashes with Palestinians escalated. A military spokesman said students blocked a road with rocks and burning tires before soldiers dispersed the crowd.
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Explosions Hit Iranian Embassy in London Amid Siege
Two large blasts and a volley of gunfire rocked the Iranian Embassy in London as three gunmen hold 18 or 19 hostages since Wednesday. Police reported a dead man removed, thick smoke, and ongoing negotiations with UK officials and Arab mediators.
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Canadians forfeiting homes under Assisted Home Ownership Plan
In the first quarter, Canada repossessed 1195 homes bought through the Assisted Home Ownership Plan, nearly a quarter of total forfeitures since the five year old program began. Officials blame market, maintenance fees, and taxes on new condominium housing. critics cite government bungling as more owners walk away due to rising interest rates.
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Bodies returned from failed Iran rescue mission
Eight U S servicemen killed in a botched hostage rescue in Iran had their bodies handed to Greek Catholic Archbishop Hilarion Capudji's representative. Pars said four helicopters were seen near Birjand, one abandoned due to mechanical trouble, as other officials arranged transport to Mehrabad Airport for eventual return to the United States.
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Papal mass ends in tragedy in Kinshasa crowd crush
At the open air service for Pope John Paul II in Kinshasa, seven women and two children were trampled to death and 72 others injured as gates opened for dawn attendance. The pope remained unaware as 1.5 million spectators gathered at the People's Palace plaza.
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