Syria holds hijackers and freed hostages in Damascus
Hijacking ends for most captives but Syria still holds several factions. Pakistanis freed after 13 days in Kabul and Damascus await asylum decisions amid tensions with Libya. An American suspect in drugs and a Canadian believed to be an escaped convict are under Syrian guard.
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Polish farmers halt Radom strike as Walesa appeals
In Radom, Solidarity suspended plans for a warning strike after an appeal by national leader Lech Walesa. About 50 farmers in Bydgoszcz occupied the United Peasants Party HQ seeking fewer government supervised agricultural circles.
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Thatcher's Budget Faces Tory Rebellion in Commons
In London, the House of Commons approved Thatcher's harsh new budget as about 30 Conservative MPs rebelled. One member defected to the opposition, the first in 75 years to cross the floor. Government majorities varied on tax hikes and economy squeeze, but the budget passed 325 to 270.
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EEC to Give Food Aid to China for Shortage Relief
The European Economic Community agreed to provide 6.2 million dollars worth of food to the United Nations for distribution in China. This marks the first EEC aid to China in its 22 year history. The move was decided at a foreign ministers meeting in Brussels but awaits official confirmation.
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