Hijackers Free 67 Hostages in Manila Air Hijack
Three armed hijackers claiming to be Moro rebels released 67 passengers unharmed from a Philippine Airlines jet near Mindanao. The plane, seized mid flight, landed in Kota Kinabalu after Singapore blocked a landing. Hostages included an American consultant, Jack Schroeder.
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Pope meets with Sadat in push for Arab Israeli peace
Pope Paul VI and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat discussed a peaceful and just solution to the Arab Israeli crisis including a Palestinian rights emphasis. The pontiff urged Jerusalem’s special status and voiced concern over Lebanon's civil war impacting Muslim Christian relations.
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Vatican says it maintains warm ties with Israel enemies
World Meir left the Vatican shortly after the Holy See issued a statement stressing warm relations with Israel's Arab foes. President Anwar Sadat met the 78 year old pope after a three day Italian stop, part of a five nation European tour for economic military and political backing as Soviet aid shifts. No major arms deals were announced with West Germany France or Italy though war material sales are believed to be under negotiation.
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Increased Israeli aid seen doubtful
Washington reporters note strong Israeli supporters in Congress are pessimistic about boosting military aid due to President Ford's veto threat. The foreign aid bill proposes $550 million more than Ford accepts, with a compromise option of $275 million more. Ford warned he will veto any extra Israel funding, potentially killing the entire $5.6 billion package and leaving Israel at $630 million.
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Thousands of Chinese protest in Beijing square for premier’s ascent
Thousands march through Tian An Men in Beijing to celebrate ua Kuo feng’s premiership and Teng Hsiaoping’s downfall. Workers and students carry Mao portraits while security surrounds the square during the dawn to dusk vigil.
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Teng ouster won't affect U.S.-China relations
China watchers in the United States expect U.S.-China ties to stay on course after Teng Hsiao-ping is removed from all posts. Hua Kuo-feng becomes premier while Li Hsien-nen, a moderate associate, reappears in public with the Laotian ambassador. Bush says relations will not be adversely affected.
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Quake of 6.9 Strikes Central Asia Near Iran Border
A strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck Central Asia near the Soviet Union border with Iran. The tremor was felt at 9:40 p.m. EST Wednesday and caused concern over potential damage in populated areas as officials awaited reports.
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Beirut curfew ordered to secure parliament meeting site
The Beirut garrison commander issued a curfew around the private mansion where the Lebanese parliament plans to meet to arrange a president replacement. Sniper fire and mortar rounds between leftist Muslim and right-wing Christian factions have continued for two days, raising fears the session could be disrupted.
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