Separatists split Parti Quebecois at convention vote
Hard line separatists stormed out as delegates prepared to vote on Rene Levesque’s plan to drop Quebec sovereignty for now. After a 921-495 procedural defeat, the vote was postponed. The move threatens to split the PQ and imperil Levesque’s government amid resignations and waning support.
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Reagan names three tough minded patriots to negotiate with Soviets
President Reagan named Max Kampelman John Tower and Maynard Glitman as new negotiators to seek nuclear arms reductions with the Soviet Union Kampelman will lead and handle Star Wars issues Tower will press reductions in long range bombers missiles and submarines Glitman will focus on European deployed nuclear weapons and all three will report to Reagan and supporting officials as the talks resume under the stalled Euromissile agenda and a new seven member panel was formed to review nuclear weapons development testing and production with a July 15 deadline guidance
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Mitterrand ends New Caledonia visit amid stubborn independence divide
French President Francois Mitterrand wrapped up a rapid tour of Nouméa amid hopes of a settlement on New Caledonia’s future within months. Kanak independence leaders hailed engagement, while anti independence groups urged continued French rule. A referendum is planned for July as violence subsides and security forces maintain a heavy presence.
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Cuban plane crash kills 40 aboard in Havana
AP reports a Cubana Airlines jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Havana killing all 40 aboard. The Soviets built aircraft carried 32 passengers and eight crew, with 25 Cubans and 10 Nicaraguans among the dead and one each from the United States Argentina Guatemala Costa Rica and Mexico. Cause was undetermined.
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Gandhi aide quits amid largest India spy crackdown since 1947
In New Delhi top aide to Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi resigns after the arrest of his personal secretary and 10 others in a major espionage sweep. Officials say several Defense Ministry staff and others in government face charges under the Official Secrets Act for passing defense and security information to foreign operatives. Some suspects linked to a Western country and Warsaw Pact, with arms deals involving MiG-29 jets and Moscow negotiations. Gandhi notes ongoing investigations and vows transparency.
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