Italy legalizes abortion for all women over 18
Italy will publish a new law replacing the Mussolini era ban making abortion available on demand for physical, economic, social or psychological reasons. An alliance of Communists, Socialists and smaller parties pushed the bill through both houses. Christian Democrats, fascists and a rightist party opposed it. The Vatican had no immediate comment.
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Legless man loses job after long service at New York hotel
Freddie Kerbel, 63, who is legless, stands outside the Coral Park Avenue Hotel in New York on his last day on the job. He lost his left leg in 1974 and his right leg in 1976. After more than 32 years of service, a union regulation prohibiting prolonged sick leave ends his employment. Hotel management argued the rule but was overruled by an arbiter.
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King Hussein to wed American Miss Halaby in surprise move
In Amman, King Hussein, 42, to marry Elizabeth Halaby, 26, an American, after two Arab and a British marriages. Palace says wedding date undecided. Halaby to convert to Islam. she previously worked on royal Asia Airlines design projects and met the king three months ago.
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French Troops Begin Kolwezi Rescue Amid Belgian Uncertainty
French paratroopers dropped into Kolwezi in Zaire to rescue more than 2,500 Europeans and 14 Americans, acting without Belgian aid though Belgian sources said they were supporting Mobutu forces. The operation targeted the copper town as rebels spread through Shaba province with unclear casualty figures and ongoing fighting near the airport.
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Dissidents Sentenced in Moscow on Anti-Soviet Charges
In Moscow two more Soviet dissidents received three year labor camp terms plus two years internal exile for anti Soviet agitation and propaganda. Yuri Orlov had been given seven years in a labor camp and five years internal exile.
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Dominican election tally resumes amid opposition threats
In the Dominican Republic the Central Electoral Board resumed vote counting after the police halted it amid tensions. President Balaguer, trailing Guzman in early tallies, vowed to concede only if a winner is declared. The PRD vowed to oppose any forced transfer of power, while U.S. officials urged calm as counting continued for potentially two weeks.
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