Spain tightens alert in Sahara amid Morocco talks
Spain placed its army in the Spanish Sahara on full alert to avoid conflict with Morocco while pursuing Madrid negotiations. Moroccan Premier Ahmed Osman extended talks in Madrid, meeting with Prince Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Arias Navarro as Algeria voiced opposition to Morocco’s claim.
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Moroccan plan to lead march into Western Sahara sparks tensions
World reporting notes a proposed march of 330,000 unarmed Moroccans toward El Aaiun as skirmishes flare near the Algerian border. Spain warns of military action if needed to block the march while UN calls for restraint and negotiations. Morocco says talks must proceed or the march continues.
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Franco Survives Major Abdominal Surgery in Madrid
Generalissimo Francisco Franco, aged 82, underwent a three hour operation to halt abdominal bleeding. Surgeons drained six quarts of fluid and repaired ulcers and a perforated artery while his pulse and heart beat remained normal. Despite signs of grave overall condition, doctors reported no new damage to his heart.
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Refugee Ship Docks in South Viet After Guam Voyage
A ship carrying over 1,500 South Vietnamese refugees destined to return home docked at a port in South Vietnam after a two week voyage from Guam. Provincial authorities met stranded travelers to assist the sick and elderly as Saigon reversed its initial refusal, labeling the evacuation as an American trick.
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Greeks freighter Olympus arrives as first Israeli canal cargo in 15 years
The Olympus, a 9,645 ton Greek freighter carrying Romanian cement, docked at Eilat as Israel resumes traffic through the Suez Canal after a 15 year gap. Transport Minister Gad Yaacobi hailed the move as a step toward the interim Egypt Israel accord, while Egyptian officers briefly inspected cargo and kept guard aboard.
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Bangladesh crisis persists as army seeks greater role
New Delhi AP reports Bangladesh remains in crisis for a second day with most communications down and army officers pushing for a larger role in government. President Mushtaque Ahmed may become a figurehead while Brig. Khalid Musharaf rises as de facto power. Lt. Gen. Ziaur Rahman reportedly arrested amid a split in the 35,000 man army and custody of junior officers tied to Mujib’s 1971 coup.
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Beirut Cease-fire Talks Hampered by Sniper Fire
Beirut on day two of the twelfth cease-fire saw scattered sniper fire mar the city’s Moslem Christian street war. Fewer than 10 killed or wounded in 24 hours, while core causes of Lebanon’s civil war remain unresolved and commerce suffers.
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