Israel Lebanon clash continues despite leaders halt call
Israeli army clashes with Lebanese troops and guerrillas in a south Lebanon village killing 24 guerrillas and arresting 10 Lebanese soldiers. The raid follows a deadly truck bombing nearby as Prime Minister Peres and Defense Minister Rabin vow to fight terrorism.
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Talks at Geneva Split Over Space and Nuclear Stance
United States aims to resume deep cuts in offensive arms after talks stalled 15 months ago while the Soviet side opposes space based missile defense. On arrival Kampelman pledged effort to tame and eliminate nuclear weapons, Karpov echoed goal of elimination with no unilateral advantage. Talks to be divided into space arms strategic nuclear arms and medium range arms after a ceremonial opening.
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Star Wars talks face long, difficult path in Geneva
Kampelman stresses patience as talks begin on the space weapons system dubbed Star Wars. Lugar notes Soviet opposition may be propaganda to fracture Western unity. Allies cautiously back Reagan research, fearing militarization, with Britain Germany and Italy urging negotiated deployment with the Soviets.
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Gorbachev Replaces Chernenko as Soviet Party Leader
Western observers note a collective transition as Mikhail Gorbachev appears soon to succeed Konstantin Chernenko. After Chernenko’s frail rule, top Kremlin officials including Gromyko and Shcherbitsky travel abroad while the Politburo signals a stable handover with few immediate policy shifts expected.
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Gorbachev to Shape Kremlin Image Amid Politburo Consensus
Despite visits to Western nations, Gorbachev lacks deep foreign policy background and Gromyko remains the key policy setter. Experts warn it takes years to gain power in the cautious Soviet system, while Western observers doubt bold foreign moves during the transition. Chernenko’s era roots and past purges loom over the leadership dynamics.
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Iran jets strike Baghdad commuters amid war escalation
Witnesses report Iranian jets strafed commuters heading to work from Kasra and Atash areas east of Baghdad amid heavy anti aircraft fire. Iran’s IRNA claims bombings of Baghdad and four Iraqi towns with casualties. Reports include Iraqi planes over Tehran and disputed casualty figures as Iran and Iraq intensify hostilities since 1980.
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Weather outlook for Texas with warm conditions and scattered showers
A Texas weather summary from the National Weather Service highlights warm, windy conditions across the state. West Texas will see highs in the 80s to mid-90s with coastal areas cloudy and mild overnight. Extended forecasts call for scattered showers and thunderstorms in West and North Texas midweek and cooler, partly cloudy conditions Friday.
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Odessa Mail Subscriptions Offer Details
Local postal office announces subscription options for the Odessa mail service. Rates, delivery regions, and sign-up procedures are outlined for residents seeking regular delivery and subscription benefits.
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