Iran’s demand to free hostages far beyond asset value
The New York Times reports Iran seeks roughly 24 billion dollars to deliver or guarantee to Algeria for freeing 52 American hostages. The proposal dwarfs the frozen Iranian assets and Shah assets in the United States and abroad, with a demand for a 10 billion cash guarantee plus a 4 billion placeholder for “other assets.”
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Meat rations spark Polish protests in Piotrkow
In Piotrkow, central Poland, workers defy a Solidarity ban on strikes by occupying a district government building over meat and butter rationing. Protesters say current allotments are 40 percent of the national average and demand more, while government issues extra Christmas coupons. The action parallels coal and factory strikes and comes as dissident groups are criticized by Poland's Communist leadership.
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Colombian jetliner disaster blamed on sabotage after threat
An anonymous caller warned a Colombian Airliner would not reach its destination before takeoff. The plane crashed in a northern desert after reporting an explosion, killing all 68 aboard. Officials cite sabotage as a possible cause. no foreign passengers aboard.
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