Factional clashes kill 10 at Vant Reefs mine
In a violent flare up among black miners at the Vant Reefs gold mine near 85 miles southwest of Johannesburg, ten men were killed and others injured. John Kinstey-Jones of Anglo American Corp cites a Friday night hostel clash as the latest outburst in two weeks of fight.
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Africa
Johannesburg
South Africa
Vant Reefs
John Kinstey-Jones
Anglo American Corps
United Peeve
India widens security as riots erupt near temple
In New Delhi security is tightened and the army placed on alert after seven people die in rioting by hundreds of Sikh separatists outside the capital’s main temple. Three paramilitary troops perish when a 14 year old rammed a truck into a cordon. police say officers killed two more Sikhs during clashes as flagging Khalistan sentiment grows. Eleven injured.
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New Delhi
India
Khalistan
Punjab
Paris police blamed in death of student
A 22 year old student, Malik Oussekine, died at Cochin Hospital after a confrontation with police while protests against the government university reform bill continued in Paris. Witnesses claim he was beaten. the minister sent a resignation letter to Premier Chirac amid political turmoil and reforms were withdrawn pending later consideration.
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Paris
Malik Oussekine
Paris’ Cochin
Alain Devaquet
Jacques Chirac
London
Theacon
Two Honduran soldiers captured after Nicaraguan assault
About 200 Nicaraguan troops attacked a Honduran border patrol five miles inside Honduras, wounding three soldiers and capturing two before retreating to Nicaragua. Honduras protested to Nicaragua’s Sandinista government, which dismissed the claim as part of an effort to discredit Nicaragua.
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Honduras
Egucigalpa
Nicaragua
European Community concludes two day summit in London
European Community leaders wrap a two day session in London after broad talks on world trouble spots and a call for US support over Iran arms issues. Thatcher urges unity and Iran arms issue, urging partners to back the United States. Leo Tindemans says bloc should not hinder a friend already facing difficulties.
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London
United States
Iran
Middle East
Margaret Thatcher
Washington
Europe
Leo Tindemans
Worker dies in cave-in near Ithaca water plant site
A rescue effort at a trench east of Ithaca near Route 79 ends after a worker, Garrigan, is buried in a cave-in. Co workers including his brother initially refused orders to retreat as walls collapsed. Firefighters and officials from multiple agencies battled collapses, using backhoes and ropes to reach the victim.
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Garrigan
Fran Miller
Cayuga Heights
Dan Drew
Tompkins County
Ed Olmstead
Ichaca Fire Department
Cornell University
Ithaca
Ambassador Whittlesey Fund Misuse Report Clears Her
A Justice Department report finds Ambassador Faith Ryan Whittlesey largely misused an embassy entertainment fund on friends and US officials but concludes no crime due to lack of criminal intent. No independent counsel will be sought. The 28 page outline lists questioned items including a $385 Meese dinner, four bicycles, a $700 guitar, and a badminton set, yet investigators found no legal violation or obstruction of justice.
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Washington
U.S
Switzerland
Justice
Department
Faith Ryan Whittlesey
Ms. Whittlesey
State Department
Washington Post
United States
Embassy
Bern
Reagan says he did not know Iran arms diversion
The president maintained he knew nothing about diverting up to 30 million in Iranian arms money to the Contras while lawmakers pressed for disclosure. Republican lawmakers urged swift action and called for accountability, with Cabinet and staff changes debated but not decided. The House and Senate panels prepare hearings as the crisis deepens.
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Hut
George Bush
Reagan
White House
Guy Vander Jagt
Michigan
Pete Domenic
New Mexico
William Broomfield
Regan
CIA
William Casey
Broomfield
John H. Chafee
Raul
Dole
Vander Jagt
Reagart
GOP
Congress
Robert Niche
Minot
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Intelligence Committee
Worney
Edwin Meese TI
Robert C
Bud McFarlane
McFarlane
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Marriott Hotel
Boston
Pasciuto
Raymours - Seneca Mall
Liverpool, N.Y
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Uae
Wwe
Wwet
Odd
Rehouse
Liverpool
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Bagey LL Ao
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Hartford Ballet
Civic Center
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