France approves Soviet gas deal over Reagan objections
France signed a major natural gas contract with the Soviet Union for about 280 billion cubic feet annually for 25 years, starting in 1984. The agreement boosts Soviet gas share in France to 32–40 percent by 1990, with West Germany and Italy also expanding reliance while the United States seeks to delay related pipeline parts exports.
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Soviet economy pinched by failing 1981 targets
Soviet production slumped as agricultural output fell 2 percent in 1981 and grain data was omitted, signaling another poor harvest. Brezhnev warned of meat milk and eggs shortages, forcing continued hard currency grain imports. Western estimates place grain needs at billions for 1982.
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Haig to Meet Gromyko in Geneva on Poland Ties
Secretary of State Haig travels to Geneva for talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko set to press for concessions on Poland. The session follows a trimmed two day format and signals U S insistence that arms talks are linked to Soviet behavior. Haig also plans meetings in Jerusalem and Cairo on Middle East autonomy talks. The U S cites Polish repression as a major setback to East West relations.
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Chilean ex president Eduardo Frei dies at 71
Former Chilean president and founder of the Christian Democrat Party, Eduardo Frei, died Friday from complications after a November hernia operation. He was 71 and had U.S. support during his political career. Frei was defeated for re‑election by Marxist Salvador Allende in 1971.
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Hussein cuts Persian Gulf tour short amid tensions
King Hussein of Jordan halted his Persian Gulf visit at Bah Rain, his first stop, and planned to return home today citing no Bahrain reason publicly. Officials linked the move to rising Jordan Syria border tensions. He had planned stops in UAE, Qatar, and Oman. In Tunis, the Arab League postponed a foreign ministers meeting to Feb 7 at Syria's request to avoid a clash with a U.N. Security Council session.
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Iran seeks broader ties while exporting Islamic rule
Tehran pursues expanded relations with Western nations and aid for Iran’s war recovery while vowing to extend its form of Islamic governance to neighbors. Bahrain has severed ties amid an attempted coup and joined Gulf states in an embargo and defense pact. Iran’s Taqi Banki says trade with Italy will grow, with oil sales exchanged for irrigation aid and Bandar Abbas port project support.
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Pakistan Near Nuclear Test, CIA Report Says
An intelligence estimate concludes Pakistan could detonate a nuclear device within three years but is unlikely to test. Pakistan may stockpile fissionable material while facing India’s growing suspicion and a possible pre emptive strike. Talks in New Delhi and IAEA monitoring of a Karachi reactor are noted. no diversion of fuel is evidenced.
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