United States vetoes UN condemnations of Israel attacks
The United States casts a veto at the United Nations Security Council to block a resolution condemning Israeli raids on Palestinian camps. Ambassador Daniel Patrick Moynihan addresses the 15 nation body amid the dispute.
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Indonesian consulate siege turns deadly in Amsterdam
Indonesian consulate siege in Amsterdam leaves one official dead and several hostages. Dutch police report 25 to 31 hostages held by South Moluccan gunmen, with at least three others killed during the assault and negotiations continuing amid international mediation efforts.
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World votes abstain as U N veto blocks anti-Israel resolution
World powers abstain and the United States vetoes an anti-Israeli text for failing to condemn Arab violence. Israel boycotts the debate over inviting the PLO to participate, with Kissinger pressing Israel to withdraw opposition to PLO participation ahead of next month’s session.
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Soviet backed MPLA may win Angola civil war
U S officials say the Soviet backed Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola is likely to dominate Angola, outgunning rivals militarily and diplomatically. The report notes Ford faced criticism over stance toward the Soviets, with Kissinger urging a stronger U S response to Soviet activity in Angola.
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IRA holds couple in London siege enter third day
IRA gunmen remain in a London apartment living room with Sheila Matthews and her husband John, a postal inspector, refusing police terms to free her. Scotland Yard says the captors will only leave as prisoners, while security tightens amid rumored links to Michael Lilson. U.S. envoy Moynihan criticizes Soviet policy at the U.N. General Assembly, urging action on Angola.
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