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First night landing of Challenger (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report from Edwards Air Force Base, California as the first ever night landing of the NASA space shuttle Challenger takes place after completing a perfect mission in space. With mission control commentary....
Joshua Nkomo returns to Zimbabwe (1983)
- Genre
- News report
Report on return of Joshua Nkomo to Zimbabwe’s parliament after five months in exile in London to participate in the debate to strip him of his seat for non-attendance and on the reasons for his leaving...
Yitzhak Shamir trying to form Israeli cabinet (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on attempts to form an Israeli Government Cabinet by Israeli Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir (of Likud party) with a coalition offer to the Labour Party. With comment from Labour leader Shimon Peres....
Reagan compromise for US troops in Lebanon (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on US President Ronald Reagan’s compromise plan for a peacekeeping force in Lebanon after calls for full US removal from the troubled area after marines were attacked. Speaking are Reagan;...
Heavy fighting continues in Beirut (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Report on the third day of heavy fighting in Beirut, the Lebanon involving Druze militia, Lebanese airforce and US warships. With actuality of attacks. Male reporter not identified.
Unrest in Philippines (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report back about a meeting between Cardinal Sin and President Ferdinand Marcos over unrest in the country, ahead of US President Ronald Reagan’s visit to the Philippines and whether the visit may be...
Talks on East-West relations after Korean airliner shot down (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on informal talks at Edinburgh University between Soviet Union and Western experts on ways to improve understanding, following the Korean Airlines flight 007 being shot down by the Soviets. With...
Imprisonment of white airmen in Zimbabwe (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on anger towards Britain by Zimbabwe Prime Minister Robert Mugabe following British pressure to release detained white airmen detained over alleged sabotage of aircraft. Includes statement by Mugabe....
Thatcher speaks to businessmen in Canada (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the visit to Canada by UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher where she met with Canadian business leaders. She gives a speech to them about reducing public spending and capitalism. Male reporter not...
Thatcher addresses Canadian Parliament (1983)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference; Speech
Report on UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher addressing the Canadian Parliament during her visit to the country with topics including the Soviet Union and nuclear disarmament. Speaking are: Thatcher and...