Indochina Power Struggle Shapes Southeast Asia
Bangkok reports a Sino Soviet struggle for hearts and minds in Southeast Asia after the U.S. withdrawal. Experts say renewed U.S. presence could occur as China fears Soviet flank actions and neutrals fear Communist moves. Potential U.S. role hinges on aid, bases, and regional balance.
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Adam Malik
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Regional Shifts in Chinese Influence Across Southeast Asia
Observers note potential Chinese influence expansion beyond China in Southeast Asia with possible impact on non Communist Cambodia Thailand Burma Malaysia Singapore The Philippines and Indonesia shaping regional diplomacy and security dynamics.
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Dutch hijackers reject safe conduct after assault on train
Five Indonesians seized a Dutch train with about 530 hostages in northern Holland, killing two men and firing on a mediator. They demanded an engineer, food for 55, a bullhorn, and medicine, while police ringed the scene. Dutch officials refused safe passage with hostages and sought negotiations without release.
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Canada postal workers vote to end 43 day strike
In Ottawa two thirds of 22 000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers accepted a tentative wage deal. Mail service to resume possibly before week’s end as backlogs are cleared. Federal wage price board must approve. teachers’ raises had faced rejection.
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Britain wins oil policy compromise at European summit
At the Rome summit the European Community resolved a split over oil talks. Britain may speak separately within limits in Paris energy negotiations opening Dec 16. The leaders also agreed on uniform passports by 1978 and direct election of the European Parliament in 1978.
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Gunmen hold bank employees hostage near Eiffel Tower
In Paris a group of gunmen stormed the Credit Lyonnais Bank on Avenue Bosquet and took hostages after an attempted hold up. A passer-by was wounded in the foot as gunfire erupted and shots were fired at a police car. The exact number of gunmen and hostages was not known and ransom demanded in U S currency with a getaway car to be brought after dark. Brink's guards arrived minutes after the intrusion.
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Ford and Kissinger soothe Israel over PLO talks stance
In China Ford and Kissinger sought to reassure Israel after a rift over a U S veto promise on Palestinian participation. Washington backed extending the U N observer force on the Golan Heights for six months and signaling PLO talks in January Security Council session.
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