Soviet envoys wounded in Beirut fighting
In Beirut two Russian diplomats were wounded as crossfire flared between Christian militiamen and Muslim leftists. The violence at roadblocks left at least three people dead and pushed the eight month toll to over thirty casualties.
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Karantina
Damascus
Aley
Phalangist Party
Pierre Gemayel
Gemayel
Abdel Halim Khaddam
Hafez Assad
Lisbon Rally Holds Spotlight After Coup Attempt
In Lisbon, Communist leader Alvaro Cunhal will outline party policies at a Sunday rally in the bullring as critics press for condemnation of far left officers involved in the Nov 25 coup. The event signals how the party plans to navigate its role in the Socialist-led coalition amid post-revolt tension.
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Portugal
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Communist Party
Alvaro Cunhal
Mario Soares
Soares
Popular Democrats
Summer heat and poverty drive child dehydration in Brazil
In Nova Iguacu and Rio de Janeiro slums the heat and lack of clean water kill many children. Health officials report dozens of dehydration deaths in two weeks and note hospital counts understate fatalities as many victims perish at home.
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Brazil
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Nova Iguacu
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Manila hosts lavish welcome for President Ford
Manila staged a huge welcome for Ford with 1.1 million along the motorcade route amid pageantry guided by Imelda Marcos. Betty Ford called it an unbelievable experience as crowds cheered and pressed toward Ford’s limousine.
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Philippines
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Betty
Carlos P. Romula
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