Israeli abortion bill setback rattles coalition in Knesset
The Israeli parliament rejected a measure restricting abortion in social hardship cases by a 58 to 53 vote as nine Knesset members abstained or were absent. The ultra orthodox Agudat Israel party then withdrew its threat to quit the coalition, preserving Begin's slim majority behind the plan to pass two more votes.
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Iranian religious leader assassinated in Tehran attack
Gunmen on motorcycles killed Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mofateh a top member of Khomeini's revolutionary regime and two bodyguards at Tehran University. He headed the theology department and was the third religious figure slain since the revolution. Earlier victims included Taghi Haj Tarkhani in July and Ayatollah Morteza Motahari in May.
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Anna Fisher Models Space Suit For First American Women
Astronaut Anna Fisher M D demonstrates a new hard-torso space suit and Extra Mobility Unit designed for the first American women astronauts. The EMU aids shoulder mobility and upper body strength for extravehicular work in space as shown in Redbook magazine.
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Khomeini aide killed as CIA SAVAK blamed amid hostage crisis
Amid the U.S. Embassy siege in Tehran united across factions, Ayatollah Khomeini endorsed the students while the Revolutionary Council blamed the CIA and SAVAK for the killing of Ayatollah Mofateh and his guards. Ghotbzadeh warned possible Christmas releases, but students said no captives would go free. The ayatollah condemned U S policy yet urged mutual understanding if Carter cooperates, and Christian clergymen were slated to visit hostages on Christmas Day per the council.
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OPEC split over prices as Algeria and Libya press for more
On day two of the year end OPEC meeting in Caracas Saudi Arabia held firm at a 24 dollar base price while Libya and Algeria pressed for increases. Iran Nigeria and UAE floated higher bases as moderates led by Yamani urged restraint amid growing world demand concerns. Meanwhile Iran's base price rose to 28 dollars and hostages in Tehran remained a focal point in regional tensions.
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Soviets deploy faster deeper Alfa nuclear submarine
U.S. intelligence reports indicate the Alfa class is a faster deeper nuclear attack sub now in deployment. Experts say speeds over 40 knots submerged and operating depths around 2000 feet could challenge Los Angeles class vessels if mass production occurs.
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Paroled extortionist in Murphy kidnapping slated Feb 22 1984
William A H Williams, convicted in the 1974 kidnapping of Atlanta Constitution editor Reg Murphy, is set for parole on February 22 1984 after serving about ten years of a 40 year sentence. Murphy now edits the San Francisco Examiner and was held for 700000 in ransom.
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Rhodesian ceasefire set to sign with Commonwealth force gains
London AP reports a seven year Rhodesian war ceasefire to be signed Wednesday as Commonwealth troops move to Salisbury to enforce the truce. The Patriotic Front accepted a British concession for at least 16 campsites inside Rhodesia to assemble troops, clearing the final hurdle. Bishop Muzorewa's delegation also accepted the ceasefire.
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Submarine Quietness Trade Offs Highlight Alfa Threat
Navy experts say Soviet submarines favor higher speed over quiet engines, increasing vulnerability to anti submarine attacks. In August the Navy began advanced development of a new light weight torpedo to counter the Alfa class subs.
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