Siege stalls withdrawal talks in south Lebanon
Beir ut Lebanon Israel troops besieged four Muslim villages in south Lebanon as negotiations on troop withdrawal faced a delay. Government sources said Lebanon’s delegation postponed departure from Beirut for the tenth round in Naquara, citing bad weather and a 10 day suspension last month after Shiite leaders were arrested. The talks later resumed following the leaders’ release.
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New Mauritania leader vows Libya tilt after coup
In Dakar Senegal a curfew and airport closures followed a bloodless army coup that toppled Mauritania's president while he attended a summit. The move signals a possible shift toward Libya and a realignment in the Morocco Polisario Western Sahara conflict, as drought and desertification devastate grain and cattle.
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El Salvador approves six day cease fire for holidays
The government of El Salvador says it will join leftist guerrillas in a Christmas and New Year cease fire spanning six days. Rebels had pledged no attacks December 24 to 26 and December 31 to January 2. The Associated Press reports.
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United Nations chief criticizes nuclear powers in major address
United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar condemned the nuclear powers for an ideological confrontation threatening humanity. He warned their responsibility extends beyond populations to every country and people as US and Soviet Union prep for renewed arms talks in Geneva.
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Three Durban dissidents arrested after consulate protest
In Durban three dissidents left the British consulate after a 91 day fast and accused the United States of aiding and abetting the white South African government. Two leaders were arrested, raising the total to eight arrests in three days for organizing anti government protests tied to three months of black unrest that left at least 163 dead.
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Soviets reject hotline in US Soviet talks setback
Washington reports the Soviet Union rejected Pentagon proposals for a direct military command post and hotline links with Moscow. Reagan administration officials say the issue will not be raised, casting doubt on talks slated for next month in Geneva.
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U.S. Couples Abducted in Guadalajara Mexico
Mexican police have no clues or suspects ten days after two American couples were abducted in Guadalajara. Consular officials identified the missing as Denamis and Rose Carlson of Redding California and Ben and Pat Mascarenas of Ely. No ransom demands or motive are known. A surge of assaults on American tourists has prompted travel advisories from U.S. officials.
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