Thousands Of Cubans Seek Asylum With Peru Help In Havana
More than 10,000 Cubans crowded Peru's Havana embassy seeking asylum from Fidel Castro's regime. Pro Castro demonstrators pelted the building while the embassy faced dehydration and heat injuries. About 800 left with safe passes. Peru urged international aid as officials warned no country can shoulder the evacuees alone. City of Miami's Little Havana raised donations for food and medical supplies.
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Sadat Arrives For Summit On Palestinians
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's arrival in Washington triggers renewed focus on Palestinian self rule under Israeli control. President Carter seeks progress on five unresolved autonomy issues as Begin visits next week. Arafat and PLO have condemned talks, while U.S. officials say Palestinians could participate if a reasonable autonomy plan is reached.
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Afghan Rebels Capture Soviet Held Air Base North of Kabul
Afghan rebels seized Bagram air base 43 miles north of Kabul in a clash that killed 75 Afghan government troops and a Russian general, per Radio Pakistan via New Delhi reports. The broadcaster could not confirm rebel gains or provide casualty details, while Washington said Soviets had curtailed the spring offensive.
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Frontrunners Sprint Toward Finish in 1980 Nomination
Carter and Reagan extended landslide wins in Louisiana as Kennedy and Bush face pivotal tests in the Pennsylvania primary. Carter led with 56 percent and 29 delegates, while Reagan dominated Bush 74 to 19 percent, boosting their totals toward nomination amid a pageant of uncommitted and minor candidates.
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