Soldier dies as Belfast violence flares during Protestant march
In Belfast's Ardoyne area a British soldier was killed by a sniper during a patrol as about 15 000 militant Protestants marched to Stormont Castle demanding restoration of Northern Ireland's parliament. The death raises the three year toll to 589. A 20-year-old woman also died from wounds amid ongoing gun battles, and a 23-year-old student was found dead in a dump in another incident. The march, in sunny weather, featured UDA members in khaki, Lambeg drums, and political rhetoric from William Craig.
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Assad makes secret two day Moscow visit to smooth relations
Syrian President Hafez Assad conducted a secret two day trip to Moscow aimed at improving Soviet Egyptian ties. Cairo sources say Assad’s talks prompted Prime Minister Aziz Sidky to plan a Moscow visit on October 16 for discussions with Kremlin leaders.
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Train wreck near Rust Stasie kills many
A segregated South African passenger train derailed after missing a turn north of Cape Town, plunging down an embankment. At least 48 dead and 144 injured, with four third class coaches filled with colored passengers. Rescue teams battled through wreckage as the area bore the impact of the disaster.
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Tanaka comments on new detente in China ties
Japanese prime minister Kakuei Tanaka returned from Beijing signaling no bloc formation with China and affirmed Japan would not revive militarism. He described the talks as a milestone in establishing diplomatic ties while warning the U S security treaty remains unchanged.
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World shoppers evacuated as bomb threats disrupt Belgian strike
Thousands of shoppers were evacuated from stores and supermarkets in Brussels amid a city wide bomb scare linked to a planned Monday strike by small traders. Police found no bombs. armed guards patrolled as gas stations and eateries prepared to join the strike while larger chains planned to stay open.
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