Word: closers
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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India proposes a cease-fire in place, followed by a thinning out of forces in the Saltoro area; the suggestion has been rejected by Pakistan. In the talks last month, New Delhi broached a new formula slightly closer to Pakistan's: pull back all troops and establish a demilitarized zone, then negotiate on establishing a line from NJ 9842 to the Chinese border. So far, there has been no agreement...
WHEN Japanese voters last week dealt a critical blow to their ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), they moved their nation one step closer to maturity as an international superpower...
...this summer, he said, has been much closer to the norm. Six days in 1989 have been hotter than 90 degrees, compared to 13 at this time in 1988. On average, a total of 12 days break the 90-degree mark each year, so this summer is right on schedule...
...Some friends of mine became closer friends when I called them up to beg that they owned me. For what? I couldn't remember, but this was important. By 1800 hours, we were ready...
...reached their majority since Israel took the West Bank and Gaza in 1967 -- failing to resolve the matter peacefully now will almost inevitably lead to another region-wide Arab-Israeli war. "Which we would win," says an aide to Ariel Sharon confidently. "And then we will be that much closer to the transfer" -- Israeli-speak for kicking the Palestinians out of the territories once...