Lebanon regroups as new commander tackles sectarian rifts
General Michel Aoun assumed command of the Lebanese army in a ceremony at Yarze near Beirut. He faces rebuilding a shattered force and easing sectarian tensions amid ongoing fighting between Druze and Moslem militias along Beirut’s Green Line. Police report seven wounded, with five dead and 68 injured over the weekend.
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Walesa refuses resignation amid boycott turnout claims
Lech Walesa says he has 10 million supporters and will not resign from public life. He notes the Solidarity led boycott of the June 17 elections and cites a large turnout. Archbishop Bernard Law was set to release a letter alleging mistreatment of political prisoners in Poland. The Globe reports Law would read the letter at a Boston news conference, detailing harsh conditions and a repressive environment.
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Western leaders press new bid to end Britain EC budget dispute
In Fontainebleau Western European leaders pursue a fresh attempt to resolve six months of British friction with the European Community over budget contributions and farm price supports. Thatcher demands lower payments and a wealth based contribution system, saying UK remains among the poorer members. In Paris protesters clash over state power to regulate private Catholic schools. At least 850000 demonstrated with some violence late, amid a long running debate on the role of private schools in France. In Rome voters cast ballots on regional and municipal posts as Craxi faces a five party coalition test. Turnout hit 65 percent on day one as observers question coalition survival. In Jerusalem more than 70,000 public employees joined strikes as Israel negotiates a wage deal amid a broad pre election walkout. Most workers expected back today, though some remain away.
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