Sea conference reconvenes amid stalemate over ocean wealth
In Geneva the seventh session of the U N Law of the Sea conference opens with rich and poor nations far apart on how to share ocean resources. Debates center on manganese nodules on the sea floor valued in the billions and whether mining should be licensed by an international authority or by individual nations under a treaty.
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Assassination of Herero Chief Sparks SWAPO Blame Fight
In Windhoek, Clemens Kapuuo, paramount Herero chief and joint leader of an allied multiracial party, was killed amid rising violence between black factions. Police rush reinforcements to Katatura as officials label SWAPO terrorists based on seized cartridge evidence. SWAPO leader Sam Nujoma denies responsibility and cites Namibian oppression.
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U.S. questions Rhodesia plan amid power split
The State Department reversed an earlier cautious view, calling Rhodesia's internal settlement plan inadequate. It backs the Anglo-American rival where Britain would oversee elections for majority rule within six months, while Rhodesia’s plan would yield a black government by year end after a one man one vote vote.
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Soviet nuclear power program behind schedule
U S intelligence says Russia's nuclear power program is seriously behind schedule due to industrial shortcomings. Analysts say the goal of 18 400 megawatts by 1960 will probably be missed by about 3 000 megawatts as Soviet industry cannot supply reactor components and may seek Western help. Pope Paul VI to hold two general audiences after recovering from influenza. one for German speakers and one for Italians and other language visitors at the Vatican.
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Japan delays opening of Narita airport after attack
Violence again delays Tokyo’s new international airport at Narita, postponing its opening from Thursday to May or later. Prime Minister Fukuda ordered a cabinet review to set a new date as radar and communications gear suffer damage. Police mobilization strains logistics for airlines and officials amid militant opposition.
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Israel eases stand on West Bank self determination
Israel signals a shift toward Palestinian participation in determining their future in the West Bank and Gaza, aligning vaguely with Sadat's goals but stopping short of full self determination. Weizman may visit Cairo to revive talks on Sinai withdrawal as U.N. forces edge toward a larger mission.
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