Vietnam reports large Chinese troop incursion near border
Vietnam says thousands of Chinese troops crossed into Cao Lang Province during a border clash in Trung Khanh District. Vietnamese soldiers were surrounded and fired upon but drove the force back. No casualties reported. Vietnam demanded China halt provocations and bear responsibility for the incursions.
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City cops to gym for fitness pep talk
Buffalo police officers ordered to report to the department gym for a fitness briefing as part of a drive to curb expanding waists and crime. Police Commissioner James Cunningham said the aim is to familiarize officers with fitness facilities and target those who appear out of shape. A full-time health instructor was appointed earlier this year.
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Cosmonauts return home after 140 days in space
Soviet cosmonauts Vladimir Kovalenok and Alexander Ivanchenkov returned to Earth after a record 140 days aboard the Salyut 6 station and Soyuz 29, completing extensive medical tests and space experiments. Their voyage eclipsed the U S. record and showcased long duration weightlessness research.
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Vietnamese general faces possible US deportation over war crime claim
Ten years after the Saigon street killing, former South Vietnamese Gen. Nguyen Ngoc Loan, now a Virginia restaurant manager, faces residency loss and possible deportation. Immigration officials cite moral grounds, while Vietnamese exiles and former officials condemn the move as unfair and ridiculous.
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Basque Guerrillas Disrupt Two Theaters In Spain Protest
Six ETA militants interrupted two San Sebastian cinemas using megaphones to denounce Spain's new constitution ahead of a December 6 referendum. They overpowered staff to read statements, drawing attention to Basque independence aims not included in the charter.
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Iran to free 9 political prisoners amid protests and strikes
The Iranian government pledges Dec. 10 release of nine political prisoners and abolition of special military tribunals amid riots that have killed over 1,000 this year. Justice Minister Najafi did not specify names. The strike wave, involving oil workers and civil servants, disrupts exports and national services.
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Begin and Vance Meet as Carter Skips Session
Israeli Prime Minister Begin meets Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in New York to discuss progress toward an Israeli Egyptian peace treaty while President Carter campaigns elsewhere. Moshe Dayan says talks show progress though many points lack mandate. Officials note U.S. aid discussions include funding for two new airfields in Israel.
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Jury could be seated today in Davis capital murder trial
Houston AP report notes that if the remaining nine jurors qualify, a panel could seat a 12 member jury today for Cul len Davis's capital murder trial. Judge Moore warned testimony may not start before Monday as voir dire continues with 23 qualified, 32 needed, and two excused for hardship and bias. Davis, 45, is accused of hiring a hit man to kill the Fort Worth judge overseeing his divorce case.
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