Jackson Mecca: Jackson May Travel For Hostages Release
Washington officials signaled willingness to back any feasible effort by Rev. Jesse Jackson to win the release of Americans held in Lebanon by Islamic extremists. Jackson said he would go to Kuwait Lebanon or Tehran if it could help, as relatives of hostages met with State Department officials for a second round of talks.
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Tamil guerrillas killed in cave as Sri Lanka reels from violence
Sri Lankan police killed 18 Tamil separatist guerrillas in an Eastern cave near Akkaraipattu and uncovered explosives. The report notes widespread attacks since Tuesday, with at least 150 dead in Jaffna and Anuradhapura, and clashes displacing thousands as violence spreads across the island. Government officials warned against retaliatory violence, while rebels and refugees highlight ongoing turmoil and regional links with Tamil groups in India.
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Afghan rebels form united front against Soviet troops
Seven Afghan guerrilla groups announced a common front to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan. At a Peshawar news conference they sought recognition from the United Nations and other bodies as Afghanistan’s representatives. The Islamic Union Mujahedeen Afghanistan will be governed by a rotating chair and council to direct joint operations, with plans for a provisional government and unified leadership after earlier alliance failures.
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