Cease-fire holds as Beirut battle winds down
In Lebanon, a cease-fire imposed by President Elias Sarkis paused eight days of fighting between Syrian peacekeepers and right-wing Christian forces. A 16-car Red Cross convoy aided Zahle’s wounded while Beirut prepared medical evacuations to France. Syrian forces still surrounded Zahle, with Amin Gemayel vowing to drive Syrians from the country as Yasser Arafat claimed Christians and Israeli allies were mounting a joint offensive.
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Haig calls Mideast talks a successful outset
Secretary of State Haig, finishing a four day mission in the Middle East, said consultations with leaders yielded progress despite differences with two key Arab allies on Israel. He outlined a link between peace efforts and confronting Soviet influence, while Saudi officials noted U.S. interest in AWACS sales or leases to Riyadh, with delivery planned for 1985.
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