Shiites Palestinians clash over Beirut camp in battle for control
In west Beirut heaving streets Shiite Moslems and Palestinians fought using tanks and rockets as police warned an assault on Palestinian strongholds near a mosque and school. U.N. met Shiite militants in southern Lebanon amid hostage tensions involving Finnish peacekeepers.
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House approves nonlethal aid for Contras in Nicaragua
Nicaragua blasts U S aid move as a vote for death and supports Sandinista warnings. Miguel d Escoto calls the House action a victory for lawlessness while governments in Managua and allies condemn U S aggression and pledge official response.
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$2 Million Rubens Painting Burned in Zurich Museum
A painting by Peter Paul Rubens estimated at $2 million was destroyed by an arsonist at Zurich's Kunsthaus. Police detained a male suspect after an alarm halted museum exits. the 1628 canvas depicted King Philip IV of Spain and authorities provided few details as the investigation continues.
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Famine aid losses rise in transit to Ethiopia
Aid officials warn weather and handling losses cut relief to Ethiopia's 10.8 million famine victims. Assab port damage tops 6,009 tons with sun exposure tearing polypropylene bags. 34 of 94 German trucks damaged at sea and written off, undermining a costly aid effort led by the UN World Food Program and donor nations.
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Army Air Force probe spy damage
The Army and Air Force formed special teams to assess if codes and messages were compromised by a spy ring tied to Navy secrets. Four men, including ringleader John A. Walker Jr., have been arrested. Officials warn it is early to gauge ripple effects, though similar coding equipment may be at risk. Prosecutors expect grand juries in Norfolk and San Francisco to hear cases next week.
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Illinois Lottery Results and Draw Details
Lottery numbers drawn Thursday in Illinois include Daily Game 0 2 5, Pick Four 3 7 3 0. Estimated Lotto grand prize stands at $14 million.
Illinois firms find new export route via Commerce Dept
Illinois companies seek global markets by using the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs International Division. The unit provides freight guidance, loan questions, insurance and license help, lead generation, agent location, and trade exhibition advice to ease international sales.
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