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Britons accused of Malta fire released (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on three Britons eventually released after having been accused of starting a fire at a conference centre on Malta. Chris Forbes, one of the men who had been working on the new building before the fire...
Riots in South Korea (1987)
- Genre
- News report
Report from the riots in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Describes what is happening, what the police are doing, and the use of tear gas. Male reporter not identified.
Lord Plumb on Brussels summit (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
The new President of the European Parliament, Lord Plumb (Henry Plumb), says he wants more than just a bland communiqué at the end of the Brussels (EEC?) summit. He talks about how young people are...
Archbishop Desmond Tutu calls for more effective sanctions (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s call for more effective sanctions against the South African Government. He thinks international banks should make their loans to South Africa conditional; he explains...
South Korea and democratic reform (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
The South Korean Government has agreed to demands for democratic reforms. This report (from a correspondent?) covers the chairman of the opposition party wanting an election, the release of all political...
Geoffrey Howe on tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions with Iran (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe talks about the importance of diplomatic relations with Iran, failure on Iran’s part, and the hostage situation. Male interviewer not identified.
Victim’s widow on Klaus Barbie war crimes trial (1987)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified widow of one of Klaus Barbie’s victims talks about how traumatic Barbie’s trial in Lyon for war crimes is proving for the victims, how Barbie has no feelings at all for what is going on, why...
End of Klaus Barbie war crimes trial (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Klaus Barbie has been found guilty on all 340 counts of war crimes. Report covers Barbieâs reaction to the life sentence imposed, his bad health, and the booing of defence lawyer Jacques Verges....
Oliver Northâs evidence, Iran-Contra affair: Day 1 (1987)
- Genre
- Speech
Coverage from the first day of Colonel Oliver North’s evidence to the Congressional hearings on the Iran-Contra or Irangate affair. He talks about how he never personally discussed with the President the...
Oliver Northâs evidence, Iran-Contra affair: Day 1 (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the first day of Colonel Oliver North’s evidence to the Congressional hearings on the Irangate or Iran-Contra affair. Includes how he never personally discussed with the President the use of...