Aquino tells soldiers to be ready for war if talks fail
President Corazon Aquino urged troops to stay prepared for war if negotiations with Communist rebels collapse while aiming for a political settlement. She warned the sword of war remains sharp to defend democracy as a 60 day cease fire nears its terms. Defense Minister leto cited cease fire violations by the New People’s Army and reaffirmed commitment to peaceful resolution of the insurgency.
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Aquino
Philippines
Corazon Aquino
National Democratic Front
Rafael Tieto
New People's Army
Cavite
Lleto
Libya launches new offensive in Chad
Libyan troops backed by tanks and warplanes attacked northern Chad on Saturday targeting Bardai Zouar and Wour in Tibesti Deze region as Libyans seek to oust about 1000 rebels and end three year occupation. The state radio reported the assault aimed at crushing Chad forces resisting Libyan forces since 1983.
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Libya
Chad
N'Djamena
Radio Said
Bardai
Zouar
Wour
Tibest
Diamens
Toya
Foammar Gaddafi
Tibesti
First triple transplant patient conscious in Cambridge
Davina Thompson, 35, of Wickersley, regained consciousness three days after the world’s first heart lung liver transplant at Papworth Hospital. She was off a respirator Saturday morning and fully conscious though drowsy, remaining in intensive care after a seven hour operation on Wednesday.
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Cambridge
England
Papworth Hospital
Peter Campion
Davina Thompson
Wickersley
Syrians raid militia hideouts in Tripoli Lebanon
Hundreds of Syrian troops stormed Tawheed militia hideouts in Tripoli arresting dozens as part of efforts to curb Moslem opposition to the Syrian presence. In Beirut Shiite militiamen used tanks against Palestinian guerrillas in two refugee camps, with several killed or wounded. Friday clashes left 15 dead and 35 injured.
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Lebanon
Tripoli
Burj al Baranneh
Shatila
Burj al Baraneh
Rads
Tabbaneh
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United Press International
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