Lebanon Civil War Toll Rises Amid Beirut Strikes
In the nine month Lebanon civil war heavy fighting hit Beirut and surrounding areas as Christian forces targeted two Palestinian refugee camps near the capital. Police reported 49 killed and 89 wounded in one night, raising 24 hour toll to 218 dead and 399 wounded, with total casualties exceeding 8,800 dead and 26,600 wounded. Premier Rashid Karami and President Suleiman Franjieh pursued cease-fire and political talks with Syria while fronts flared in Tripoli Zagaria and Damour. Highways into Beirut remained blocked for the sixth day.
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Christian forces advance on Beirut refugee camps amid shortages
Military sources report a Christian force of 2,000 men moving on Jisr el-Basha and Tal Zataar camps housing 27,000 Palestinians. Christians have blocked routes for 12 days, cutting food. Dbafeh camp, housing 5,000, was overrun, with 30 dead and 17 wounded refugees cited by Yasir Arafat. Authorities said 100 killed and 250 wounded overall, mostly Palestinians.
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Argentine cabinet reshuffled under Peron amid reform hopes
President Isabel Peron dismissed four ministers from her eight member cabinet including Interior Minister Robledo Foreign Minister Arauz Castex Defense Minister Vottero and Justice Minister Corvalan Nanclares. Roberto Ares Deheza Jose Deheza Arrighi Cafiero Demarco and Ruckauf retained or reassigned posts as the reshuffle aims to inject dynamism and unity into her embattled government after Juan Peron's 1974 death.
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Antonio Cafiero
Anibal Demarco
Carlos Ruckauf
Labor
Juan D. Peron
Soviet warships move toward West Africa near Angola
U S intelligence says four Russian naval tankers and a Sverdlov class cruiser plus a Kashin class destroyer near Portugal signal a possible buildup off West Africa to aid the MPLA in Angola. Moscow, urging end to outside intervention, sent more ships while Kissinger notes $200 million in military aid to MPLA in nine months.
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Soviets push for Geneva talks on Mideast
In UN Security Council debate on Arab Israel deadlock the Soviet Union pressed for a speedy return of the Geneva peace conference with the PLO included. Ambassador Malik backed Arab demands for Israeli withdrawal and Palestinian rights, rejecting an informal Geneva format without the PLO. El-Hout emphasized Palestinians seek recognition of inalienable national rights. U.N. sources note U.S. stance limits to acknowledging Palestinian Arab interests.
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