Vietnam socialists blend private enterprise with faith resilience
Mennonite delegates report Vietnam pursuing a distinctive socialism and closer West ties. Private markets thrive alongside state sectors while religion gains limited freedom. Christians, Buddhists receive aid for rebuilding, and many speak openly of families on opposing sides as reconciliation moves forward.
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Trapped Miner Hears Jackhammer Music as Rescue Advances
Ronald Adley, though trapped four days in a 50 foot coal chamber, remains hopeful as a jackhammer frees him at five inches an hour. MESA official says the sound is his drill and signals nearing light. In Uganda, Bishop Brian Herd is expelled and reaches London after 16 years of missionary work.
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Ray to testify before King assassination committee under conditions
James Earl Ray likely to testify before the House assassinations committee with limits on questioning and a push for an inquiry into a King death conspiracy theory. Ray's Nashville attorney Jack Kershaw said Ray would consider agreeing under certain conditions and would not confirm naming conspirators without consent.
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Nun innocent of manslaughter in newborn death case
Sister Maureen Murphy 37, formerly Carol Murphy, acquitted of first degree manslaughter and lesser charges after trial in Monroe County. Court cleared her of causing death by stuffing clothing in her newborn son’s mouth. Judge Maas announced the innocent verdict Friday.
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Major quake devastates Bucharest Romania citywide
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake rattled Bucharest late Friday causing widespread destruction recall reports of collapsed seven story buildings and fires. Rescue teams battled rubble as thousands fled streets while hospitals treated the injured and authorities appealed for calm.
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Vance Opens Door to Cuba Talks and Ping Pong Diplomacy
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance announced the United States is willing to talk directly with Cuba on a broad range of issues without preconditions. He approved reviving ping pong diplomacy and discussed a new fishing boundary and anti hijacking agreement amid long standing tensions.
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Soviet Dissenters Accused Of CIA Collaboration In Moscow
Izvestia accuses Russian dissidents of spying for the CIA to undermine the Soviet state. The lengthy article names Melvyn Levitsky and Joseph Presel of the U.S. Embassy and cites Lipavsky as a repentant former dissident. It also alleges Western reporters aided dissidents in Moscow.
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