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Edward Kennedy visits South Africa (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Special; Speech
Report on the end of the visit of US Senator Edward Kennedy to South Africa to look at withdrawing investment by the USA over apartheid and protests by locals (shouting heard). Archbishop Desmond Tutu gives...
Terry Waite on Libyan hostages (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Church of England special envoy Terry Waite on British detainees in Libya, the possibility of their release, and his needing to leave to work elsewhere. Male interviewer not identified.
Terry Waite on Libyan hostages (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Church of England special envoy Terry Waite on British detainees in Libya, the possibility of their release and claims he has received information the hostages will be released. Male...
Nuclear weapons tribunal in London (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the need for nuclear weapons and in which conditions they could be used in, and denies they are merely a deterrent. And on the tribunal in London he will be part of on legality of nuclear...
British nuclear testing in Australia (1985)
- Genre
- Speech
Justice Jim McClellan, President of Australian Royal Commission, criticises the British Government for non-cooperation with the commission’s investigation into British nuclear testing in Australia in the...
Geneva arms talks agreed (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Maurice reports on the arms talks in Geneva between the USA and the Soviet Union with agreement for three separate talks to be held on the different issues including the Strategic Defense Initiative...
South African President pledges improvement for blacks (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a speech (with excerpts) by South African President P.W. Botha, who claims he will examine ways to improve black political representation and move away from apartheid policy. Male reporter not...
Edward Kennedy visits South Africa (1985)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on US Senator Edward Kennedy controversially meeting Winnie Mandela during his visit to South Africa and on speculation on the release of political prisoner and ANC leader Nelson Mandela. Winnie...
Ariel Sharon sues Time magazine for libel (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Andrew Manderstam reports on the libel suit in New York, USA made against Time Magazine by Israeli General Ariel Sharon. With comment on the outcome (Sharon won 2 out of 3 verdicts) from chief counsel for...
US-Soviet arms talks (1985)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Press statement on the forthcoming arms control talks between the USA and the Soviet Union. Possibly US Secretary of State, George Shultz.