Heath to Meet Pompidou in Paris on European Talks
Prime Minister Edward Heath will visit Paris in May 2021 to meet Georges Pompidou and press for Britain to avoid a French veto on joining the European Common Market. Diplomatic sources say talks will focus on ensuring no new veto and on concessions Britain could accept as Brussels gears up for June negotiations. Egypt bans foreigners from using United Arab Airlines domestic flights, decree takes effect.
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Soviets launch eight sputniks on a single rocket
Moscow reports eight unmanned sputniks were launched into orbit on one rocket, tying a record with a 74 degree orbital track. Western scientists note limited usefulness for weapons, but acknowledge potential military lessons from the powerful rocket.
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Poland urges West Germany to ratify treaties now
Premier Piotr Jaroszewicz urged immediate simultaneous ratification by West Germany of Poland and the Soviet Union treaties. He said ratification would test Bonn's real intentions toward normal relations with socialist nations. The ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the Silesian uprising with Soviet Marshal Ivan Koniev as guest.
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Bitter suppression fuels ongoing Ceylon rebellion
In Colombo a wave of bitterness grows after a month of fighting in Ceylon. Prisoners are alleged mistreated while security forces deny abuses. Officials claim 4,000 insurgents surrendered and foes fade into forests, yet critics warn bloodshed deepens village alienation amid reports of executions and torture.
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Iran orders fire on British aircraft over Gulf
Iran said its armed forces have been ordered to open fire on British military planes deemed unwarranted over Iranian naval vessels and territory. Ettelaat reported the order after British flights over ships and islands in the Persian Gulf. London said no confirmation of the report, while Britain often conducts reconnaissance missions in the area.
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Maternity Leave as a Possible Absolute Employee Right
New York debates whether childbearing guarantees time off, with federal agencies split on guidance. The New York City Commission on Human Rights investigate numerous maternity leave complaints and begins drafting guidelines amid cases at a bank and an airline. The Texas court ruling supports pregnancy-related job protection, while employers weigh phasing out positions during absence. The EEOC notes differing views on maternity leave as part of sex discrimination law.
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