Thatcher Confusion Marks North American Tour
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher appeared puzzled about her location during a Canada AM interview in Ottawa as she toured North America. She faced sharp questions on the British economy and U S unemployment in a chat that touched on international economic woes.
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Lebanon forms unity cabinet after ceasefire ends civil war
Prime Minister Shafik Wazzan and his 10 member cabinet resigned to clear the way for a national unity government to rebuild Lebanon after a ceasefire arranged by the United States and Saudi Arabia halted fighting. President Amin Gemayel weighed whether to accept the resignations as U.S. envoy Robert McFarlane hailed the truce and urged durable dialogue among Lebanon’s factions.
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Reagan offers to cut US missiles if Soviets join global stockpile cuts
In a UN General Assembly address President Reagan said a nuclear war cannot be won and called on the Soviet Union to walk through the openness for an agreement. He proposed trimming Pershing 2 and cruise missiles in Europe if Moscow agrees to broad global reductions. He also signaled flexibility on Geneva talks and possible inclusion of aircraft in European arms accords.
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Breakout at Maze prison tops British headlines as 23 escape
In Belfast a major jail break at Maze prison sparks a huge manhunt. Police and soldiers search roads and countryside with helicopters and dogs as 15 escapees are recaptured. The fugitives, tied to Provisional IRA, include murderers and bombers.
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Soviets turn over debris from downed Korean airliner
A Japanese patrol boat returned to northern Japan with debris and clothing recovered by Soviet search teams from the South Korean airliner shot down by a Soviet fighter on Sept. 1. The 76 items included wreckage and clothing from 269 aboard. flight recorders were not handed over.
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America's Cup stalemate dampens Newport sailing mood
In Newport Rhode Island the 25th Americas Cup remains undecided as winds force postponement and both Liberty led by Dennis Conner and Australia II await better weather. Crowds exceed 20 000 as souvenir sales set records amid a restless, beer soaked weekend.
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