Conservatives oust Heath as party leadership vote begins
In a chaotic leadership race British Conservatives back Whitelaw over Thatcher and Heath. Whitelaw leads Thatcher by votes on the first ballot with a battle expected to continue, while Heath’s leadership wanes amid party division and a looming general election.
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Foreigners airlifted from Ethiopian city amid fighting
Rebels blew bridges and attacked roads as government troops retook the route to Asmara. A planeload of British subjects reached Addis Ababa while about 200 Americans remain in Asmara. Italian air force plans to evacuate 2000 Italians were reported under consideration.
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Army and police clash in Peru during dawn confrontation
Army troops backed by tanks stormed a police compound in Lima as Guardia Civil officers barricaded facilities after a midday strike. Fire raged across La Victoria with reports of wounded and possible deaths as authorities faction grapples with pay demands and a government crackdown.
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Pakistan seeks arms from U.S. amid grain aid push
Pakistani Prime Minister Bhutto pressed President Ford for renewed U.S. arms sales, seeking antitank missiles and jets while hoping for more than 100000 tons of grain and up to 300000 tons on easy terms by June 30. The talks touched on easing the embargo without harming ties with India.
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Gromyko Ended Egypt Visit Before Iraq Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko left Egypt for Iraq after a three day fence mending mission. Ismail Fahmy credited the visit with success and an upcoming joint communique was anticipated. The Damascus step had urged resumption of Geneva talks within a month.
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