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  • Taunton train fire (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on the fatal Taunton sleeping car fire of 06/07/78, in which 11 rail passengers (at this point) died. We hear from the House of Commons, where Bill Rodgers offers condolences to the families of the...

  • Al-Naif assassination (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on the shooting of General Abdul Razzak al-Naif, former Prime Minister of Iraq, outside the Intercontinental Hotel, London. The General was taken to Westminster Hospital. The lone gunman was pursued...

  • Israelis enter Lebanon (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Patrick Massey reports on the Israeli incursion into Lebanon. Male correspondent not identified.

  • Lebanon refugee situation (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Robert Coburn reports from a bombed refugee camp in Lebanon. The port of Tyre has been heavily bombarded by Israeli forces.

  • Ceasefire in Lebanon (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Patrick Massey reports on the ceasefire in Lebanon. UN forces (Iranian troops) are moving in.

  • UN troops enter Lebanon (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Peter Kayser(?) reports on continuing tensions in Lebanon as UN troops move in.

  • Peace talks in Jerusalem (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Hugh Orgel reports on the opening of peace talks in Jerusalem, in which ministers of Israel, Egypt and the USA are taking part. Summarizes the main points made. Includes excerpts of speeches by US Secretary...

  • Begin-Carter peace talks (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Roger Gittines reports on the Begin/Carter peace talks in the USA, which appear to have ended on a strained note.

  • Peace talks set to continue (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Hugh Orgel reports on Egypytian-Israeli efforts to continue peace negotiations.

  • Sadat-Carter meeting (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Norman Beebe reports on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s meeting with President Carter. The two leaders will meet again before the Egyptian leader departs.