Chinese Helicopter Crash Kills Ten Offshore Workers
A US-made Bell 412 helicopter carrying Bohai Petroleum workers from an offshore rig to Tianjin crashed near a northeastern China port, killing all ten aboard including two pilots and eight off-duty staff, according to Xinhua and AP reporting.
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Panama City Braces as Noriega Faces Election Test
Merchants boarded up stores and shoppers stocked up on non perishables in Panama City on the eve of a pivotal presidential vote. Noriega clashed with U S backed opposition while the United States considers measures to end his rule and safeguard canal interests. Panama invited observers from Europe and Latin America, while unofficial delegations from Carter and Ford attended.
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Beijing students vote to continue class boycott
Beijing University students vote to press on with a two week class boycott for democratic reforms. Ballots in dorm rooms show 865 rooms in favor, 303 opposed with over 100 abstentions. The United Association urged returns to class but continue protests through speeches and pamphlets.
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Truce in Beirut shattered by heavy shelling across city
Lebanese reports say 10 killed and 33 wounded as Syrian and Druze allied forces clash with Christian units. Artillery bombardments hit Moslem and Christian sectors, the port area, and mountain towns, ending a nine day cease-fire brokered by the Arab League.
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