Soviets set Afghan withdrawal deadline in Geneva talks
Kremlin official Deputy Foreign Minister Rogachev said a deadline for withdrawing all Soviet troops from Afghanistan will be set in the next Geneva talks on the Afghan civil war. The Soviets entered Afghanistan in December 1979 to aid the Marxist government against guerrillas. Strikers vote on offer by South African mines.
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Elba inmates threaten mass massacre over helicopter demand
On Elba island a prison revolt with 22 hostages entered a second day as six inmates led by Mario Tuti threaten a massacre if police attack or demand a helicopter and pilot are not met. Prison director Cosimo Giordano and 17 guards plus five staff are held, negotiations ongoing with authorities. Authorities ramp up security with helicopters and ferries bringing in about 350 officers. Premier Giovanni Goria convened urgent talks, while four hostages were released early.
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