South Africa to restructure its military
South Africa plans a major shake up of defense after six generals were implicated in a clandestine campaign against opposition groups. Defense Minister Gene Louw announced restructuring of military intelligence to end irregular activity and improve reliability. President de Klerk disclosed a broad investigation led to 16 dismissals, with potential criminal acts including killings cited by newspapers. no coup plot is evident.
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Cubans vote in local elections across Cuba
Fidel Castro announced 90 percent turnout in Sundays vote for 13 600 municipal councils as Cuba moves toward direct provincial and national elections next year. Officials praised the display of confidence while observers noted many ballots were blank or void.
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Fidel Castro
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Father slain as family wraps gifts in Belfast
In Belfast on Sunday two gunmen shot dead a 40 year old Roman Catholic man as his family hid behind Christmas presents. The Ulster Volunteer Force claimed responsibility saying the victim was IRA. Police say intruders broke in through a back door and fired into the living room. The man, identified as Martin Lavery, died en route to hospital with his wife and four children nearby.
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Japanese winsuit against U S jet noise
Yokohama district court orders Japan to pay 900000 to 133 residents living near a U S military base used for airfield landings after jet noise disrupted daily life. Judge Sakuma rules US jet activity allowed by mutual security treaty and not within jurisdiction. residents had sought 788 million in damages.
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Yokohama
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Quakeshitshakes Islands Turbulence Across Regions
A strong earthquake Monday shook Ambon in the Banda Sea and parts of northern Australia. There were no reported casualties or damage. Separately in Ankara, bombs at US and French embassies caused no injuries or significant damage, per officials.
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