Word: ordered
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...that the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza are not a lesser breed and that they have the right to self-determination." In the context of a final peace settlement, moreover, Ball suggests that the U.S. consider establishing a military base on the West Bank in order to reassure both sides of the American determination to help keep the peace...
...Soviet and Cuban involvement in Africa. If there are countries that use Russian and Cuban military aid, then they are forced to do so in order to counter American aggression. We don't see that as Soviet military interference...
...Callaghan for mismanaging the nation's affairs. "Never has our standing in the world been lower," she declared. "Britain is now a nation on the sidelines." She summed up Britain's needs in a phrase tailored to campaign-poster type: "Less tax and more law and order." In his scornful, witty reply, Callaghan brought down the House by skewering the minor parties for forcing an election in which they may lose heavily. "This is the first time in recorded history," he said, "that the turkeys have been known to vote for an early Christmas." He also twitted Thatcher...
...Amin's troops with fuel and small arms. Libyan army instructors also tried frantically to improve both the skill and morale of units still loyal to Amin. The reasons for Libyan support are not clear, though it may be that Gaddafi wanted to support a fellow Muslim in order to preserve an Islamic "belt" running from Libya through Chad (where Libyan-supported guerrillas now control the government), Uganda and Somalia. Gaddafi's involvement, however, carries wider implications for Africa. Libyan planes in support of Amin used Nairobi International Airport, thus placing Kenya on Amin's side...
...conflict: freedom of the press vs. national security. Last week Warren came down firmly on the side of the Government. He issued a preliminary injunction barring publication of a 3,350-word article in the magazine describing how a hydrogen bomb works. The injunction replaced a temporary restraining order he imposed March...