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Earthquake in southern Italy kills thousands (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on an earthquake in the Irpinia region of southern Italy on 23/11/80. People have been demonstrating in Naples over the Government’s failure to provide help until days after the disaster. Thousands...
Allan Louisy on aftermath of Hurricane Allen (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Allan Louisy, Prime Minister of St Lucia, on efforts to rebuild the Caribbean island nation in the wake of Hurricane Allen, which struck in early August. He says hotel owners have worked particularly hard to...
First Uganda-Kenya summit since deposition of Idi Amin (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the first summit between President Binaisa of Uganda and President Moi of Kenya. Until now the security of Uganda has been dependent on Tanzania, who helped depose Uganda’s...
Shridath Ramphal on Ugandan elections (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shridath Ramphal on whether the elections in Uganda are fair. He says 70 people have been observing the election process. Male interviewer not identified.
Otto Ravenholt on deaths in Las Vegas fire (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Las Vegas County Coroner, Otto Ravenholt on the fatal fire at the MGM Grand Hotel on 21/11/80. He says not all the bodies have been identified and at least 82 people are known to have died. Male interviewer...
Abdication of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the abdication of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands (30/04/80) on the day before her 71st birthday. Her decision means that her daughter, Princess Beatrix, who has an...
Northern Ireland compared with Afghanistan (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified Irish male speaker compares the British occupation of Northern Ireland with the crisis in Afghanistan (invaded by the Soviet forces). Female interviewer not identified.
Victory for Pierre Trudeau in Canadian elections (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Bob Holness reports on Pierre Trudeau’s victory in the Canadian elections, replacing Joe Clark as Prime Minister. Includes excerpts of speeches by Clark and Trudeau and a telephone interview with Peter...
Political corruption in El Salvador (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on El Salvador’s corrupt political system. He says the ruling 14 families have dominated the economy, with family members also holding high ranks in the military. The Archbishop...
Ian Grant on Stranglers detention in Nice (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Ian Grant, manager of punk band The Stranglers, spent a week in prison with the band after allegedly inciting a riot at a concert at Nice University on 20/06/80. They were released on bail on 27/06/80 and...