Japan’s LDP sweeps to big victory after Ohira death
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, rallying from leader Ohira’s death, seized a commanding 284 of 511 lower-house seats and 43 of 66 upper-house seats. Opposition trails, setting stage for a new prime minister, with intraparty contenders named as Komoto, Nakasone, and Miyazawa. Kakuei Tanaka and former PMs Miki and Fukuda survive the vote.
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Begin Move to East Jerusalem Faces Protests and Tension
Prime Minister Menachem Begin announced moving his offices to East Jerusalem, signaling a firm stance on the Arab sector and complicating U N peace talks with Egypt. Arab protests loom as security incidents in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem sharpen regional tensions amid budget fights in Begin’s cabinet and a plan to trim a 12 billion dollar budget.
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Black nationalist Sithole survives Zimbabwe shooting attempt
In Salisbury the veteran black nationalist Rev Ndabaningi Sithole escaped an assassination bid that killed a supporter. The attack in Chibuwe reserve involved about 17 armed assailants arriving from a cease-fire base. Police investigated as Sithole blamed Mugabe loyalists amid ongoing cease-fire and independence election context.
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