Militia clash in Tripoli leaves 24 dead and many injured
Rival Moslem factions fought overnight in Tripoli with heavy shelling hitting the Bahjat Ghanem barracks on the city outskirts. Military sources say 24 killed, 72 wounded including nine Lebanese soldiers and an officer, as attempts at cease fire faltered and security meetings were postponed.
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Israelis expel 18 Palestinians to Jordan in exchange case
Israel expelled 18 Palestinians freed in May from a prisoner exchange with a Palestinian guerrilla group. Officials said they were not citizens or residents, after appeals to Israel's Supreme Court were rejected. Eleven appealed but were denied. three others remain under court review.
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Palme Wins Second Term in Sweden Election
In Stockholm, Olof Palme and the Social Democrats retained power as they won a second consecutive three-year term. The party gained and lost seats, securing over 45 percent of the vote with turnout above 90 percent. The margin of control narrowed to seven seats, but Palme’s policy agenda was expected to continue.
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Gulf war claims mount as Iran and Iraq trade civilian target attacks
Both sides accuse the other of new strikes on civilians amid threats of retaliation in a renewed “war of the cities”. Iran says warplanes hit Iraqi economic and military targets for a second day and will shell a border city. Iraq says Iran attacked Salimeniyyeh and promises punishment while Iran denies targeting civilians.
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Ancient Rome Vase Recovered Off Italian Coast
Divers off Porto Santo Stefano on the central Mediterranean coast hauled a 5 foot 9 inch olive shaped vase from the seabed near Mount Argentario. Archaeologists date it to about 2000 years ago and expect more artifacts nearby. Other finds include lead ingots stamped with a Roman name and 10 wine transport vases near the Ponza Islands.
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Protesters clash at Narita against second airport runway
In Tokyo area another day of demonstrations against Narita's second runway saw 48 people arrested as police outnumber protesters two to one. The Bund leftist group clashed with officers near the airport perimeter while a march from a Narita City park moved toward the barbed wire fence.
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Lange seeks meeting with Mitterrand to cut out the tripe
New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange announced he sent a letter to French President Francois Mitterrand proposing a meeting to resolve tensions. The move follows France delaying Deputy PM Geoffrey Palmer’s Paris trip amid discussions over the Rainbow Warrior sinking and ongoing nuclear tests in the South Pacific.
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South African Clergymen Urge Oct 9 Strike Led by Tutu
A Sunday ad signed by 13 church leaders including Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu urged a daylong Oct 9 strike against apartheid. They called for talks with authentic leadership, desegregation, release of political prisoners, withdrawal of police and soldiers from townships, and end to emergency rule. Police reported a quiet day despite earlier violence in Duncan Village and other cities.
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Large Solidarity crowd gathers at Jasna Gora shrine
Lech Walesa and about 50,000 pro-Solidarity supporters attend a two day pilgrimage to Czestochowa's Jasna Gora Monastery. The event marks the largest Solidarity show of support since Popieluszko's funeral, with banners and chants underscoring resistance to the government.
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Contadora plan calls for U.S. exit from Central America
Panama City AP A Contadora drawn peace draft would allow Nicaragua to exist in peace and require withdrawal of U S forces and foreign advisers from Central America within 180 days of treaty signing. Foreign ministers from Contadora nations Mexico Panama Colombia and Venezuela approved the plan amid hopes for a year end signing. The United States maintains about 65 military advisers in El Salvador aiding the government against leftist guerrillas backed by Nicaragua.
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Thatcher Faces Possible Expulsion of More Soviets
London reports quote Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and two seniors in urgent talks after Britain expelled 25 Soviets for spying and Moscow retaliated by expelling 25 Britons. Officials say a decision on retaliation could be announced soon as Britain weighs further expulsions or tighter limits on Soviet diplomats.
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