Montreal transit strike halts city services
More than half a million Montreal commuters faced an eighth annual transit strike as 2,200 maintenance workers walked off at midnight. The shutdown prompted the Transit Commission to suspend buses and subways while 4,200 other unionized drivers and operators negotiated. Suburban lines added equipment. national and CP Rail boosted commuter trains as Quebec called a special session to pass anti-strike legislation.
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Israel seeks Aqaba islands guarantee
Israel pressed the United States for a guarantee that the Tiran and Sanafir islands at the Gulf of Aqaba not be handed to Saudi Arabia after Egypt regains them. Ariel Sharon raised the issue with Secretary of State Haig as Washington urged a new Autonomy plan for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Syria rails at Israel over Golan Heights amid UN vote
Syria warns it will resort to arms to regain the Golan Heights from Israel as UN Security Council considers sanctions for annexation. President Assad signals potential war stance, while Damascus seeks Soviet aid and Moscow talks continue through Deputy PM Khaddam.
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