U S denies CIA recruiting Americans to fight in Angola
American officials rebut The Christian Science Monitor claim that about 400 Americans are secretly in Angola fighting in the civil war with 300 more ready to deploy after vetting. The Monitor cited unnamed senior mercenary sources. CIA and government spokesmen dismissed the report.
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Crash of Lebanese airliner kills 82
Lebanon reports 82 dead after a Boeing 707 on a Beirut to Dubai route crashes in northeastern Saudi Arabia near Theft Qarsouma. MEA says 73 bodies recovered, 15 crew and 67 passengers aboard, including Lebanese Egyptians and several Europeans. Search continues for victims and the black box as investigators probe cause.
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Turkish pilgrims and crew survive Istanbul jetliner mishap
A DC-10 jetliner carrying Turkish pilgrims from Mecca with 13 crew members landed 20 feet short of the Istanbul airport runway. Two people were injured including American light engineer William Whitesell 47 of South Carolina. Left wing caught fire on impact, fire quickly extinguished, plane severely damaged and later sent to Saudi Arabian Airlines via Overseas National Airways.
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Vatican denies Pope Paul taking rest after busy Christmas week
The Vatican refuted reports Pope Paul VI would rest after a hectic Christmas schedule. Spokesman Federico Alessandrini said the 74 year old pope, cited as tired, met with close aides including Cardinal Villot who presented the yearbook Nu Lot. Sources said he remained ill but healthy overall, not signaling serious illness.
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Venezuela struggles with oil industry nationalization
Venezuela seeks to run its giant oil sector after nationalization, facing immediate and long term challenges. The state plans to contract technical aid while investments and risks shift from international firms to the government, amid concerns over political interference and efficiency.
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New Venezuela Nationalization of Private Oil Firms
On New Year’s Day Venezuela seized Concessions and property of more than 30 private companies, mostly US owned, under a nationalization law. Payments of 101 billion in government bonds will be made over five years at six percent. Petroleos de Venezuela will direct 14 state operating firms using the former companies’ structure.
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Search destroy mission underway in South Viet
In the South Vietnamese province of Dar l ac a Hanoi radio broadcast monitored in Bangkok said armed forces and local militia are conducting a search and destroy mission to wipe out remnants loyal to the former Saigon regime. Ringleaders were captured and weapons seized in late December. The slogan cited was a call to destroy the enemy and secure the fatherland.
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Spain moves toward democracy after Franco era ends
Madrid reports Spain is taking steps toward democracy six weeks after Franco’s death. Interior Minister Fraga signals expansion of popular participation, with a draft law for elected local officials and a push to broaden political rights while promising action against extremists. Opposition cites limited pardons and calls for fuller amnesty and reconciliation.
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15 Die in Belgian cafe fire prompts reforms
In La Louviere Belgium newspapers demand tighter fire rules after a New Year blaze in a packed cafe killed 15 and wounded 33. Firemen called the cafe a firetrap and cited faulty electrical equipment and blocked fuses. Owner Jean Marie Nalinnes 30 was held for questioning as witnesses said the fire began after a brief power failure indicating a short circuit.
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