South Africa strikes Mozambique in Matola raid
South African jets bombed Maputo region targets early Monday in retaliation for a Pretoria bombing. AIM said six killed and 40 wounded in Matola including a child. one South African refugee among the dead. ANC denied military bases in Mozambique.
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Toronto man to face contempt charge over taped white power messages
John Ross Taylor, leader of the Western Guard Party, is ordered to appear in Federal Court on May 30 for contempt for continuing to tape racial messages. The Canadian Human Rights Commission initiated the action after a 1979 ruling. Taylor previously served part of a one year sentence and the party was fined.
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Dissidents defy Arafat orders in PLO rift
Five senior Fatah officers in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley reject Arafat's weekend orders and vow to stay in position to halt leadership deviation. They warn of deeper division as Fatah central committee tightens control and quashes contact with dissidents. The protest began over two weeks ago, targeting promotions and moderating politics.
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Canadian Starfighter crash kills five in West Germany
An international probe led by Canadian Forces is examining the CF-104 crash near Frankfurt, with five people dead in a parked car and about 50 vehicles damaged. Pilot Capt. Alan Stephenson bailed out safely as the jet struck a highway. Victims include pastor Martin Juergen, his family, and others.
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Floods and Tornadoes Strain Dixie States After Severe Storms
More than 11 000 people evacuated in Mississippi Texas as tornadoes across Texas Louisiana and Pennsylvania killed 10 and caused heavy damage. Pearl River near Jackson rose to the second highest flood stage while about 500 homes and businesses were waterbound. Officials report 34 storm related deaths across the Dixie region with expected damages near 190 million in Harris and Montgomery counties.
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Mulroney Moves to Sue Duffy Over CBC Report
An Ottawa report notes Conservative leadership candidate Brian Mulroney plans to sue CBC reporter Mike Duffy over what he calls a total fabrication. The action could chill political reporting as the party heads toward the convention and Ottawa ballots.
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Leadership race chatter and possible anti-Clark coalition
Analysis notes talks among Mulroney Crosbie and Wilson aides about an alliance to stop Joe Clark on the first ballot as Clark leads the field. Critics warn such schemes could prompt legal action while observers assume Mulroney needs a strong first ballot showing to stay in contention.
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Lumber free of U.S. tax ruling sustains Canadian imports
The U S Commerce Department ruled that Canadian lumber can enter the United States free of countervailing duties. It found subsidies exist but average amounts are under one half of one percent, confirming the March 8 preliminary decision and ending the parallel ITC investigation into damages to U S lumber firms.
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Mackasey inquiry halted in Commons
Liberal MPs blocked a Privileges and Elections Committee probe into Bryce Mackasey amid influence peddling charges. The Liberals argue continuing the inquiry could prejudice his trial, with Mackasey pleading not guilty. The Montreal Gazette had prompted the move with prior reports.
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