Talks begin in Beirut for release of captives
In Beirut negotiators press to release about 40 kidnapped in the past week as rival militiamen clash in Tripoli leaving casualties. Christian Lebanese Forces and Shiite Amal move to exchange captives while roads across Beirut remain closed amid ongoing violence. Reports note many abductees are westerners and locals fear renewed fighting.
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Israelis imprison American and Australian on alleged terrorist mission
Israel said its navy intercepted the yacht Kasiladi off the coast and captured two foreign crew members, an American and an Australian, tied to a Palestinian faction. They were taken to a northern Israel prison for 15 days of detention after visits by U.S. and Australian officials. names not released.
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Iraq attacks Kharg Island oil terminal third time
Iraq said its warplanes dropped twelve 1 100-pound bombs on Iran s Kharg Island oil terminal in a third strike reported in 15 days. Persian Gulf sources could not confirm the raid and a Baghdad spokesman quoted the air force as delivering one more devastating blow.
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Contras Cut Off Power to Three Cities in Nicaragua
Rebels fighting the government damaged high power towers in Esteli province cutting electricity to Somozo Ocotal and Condega near the Honduran border. Officials said restoration would take five days as workers assess damage and begin repairs.
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Food aid reaches most Ethiopian famine victims says relief official
In Khartoum on Wednesday US AID administrator M Peter McPherson said the majority of Ethiopia’s famine victims now receive some food. He cited over 5 million of 8 million at risk fed as aid attempts continue to clear Assab port. He warned of ongoing hunger in Tigre and Eritrea amid conflict. The United States remains Ethiopia’s largest relief donor at 380 million dollars.
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