News and Current Affairs.
Main Stories:
Coverage of the military coup in Fiji. A new 18 man council has been set up to run Fiji’s affairs, headed by Col. Rabuka. David Lange is interviewed regarding events in Fiji. Speakers: Lt Col Sitiveni Rabuka (Fijian Army), David Lange (Prime Minister).
The economic effects of the political instability in Fiji are examined, as are changing demographics and resulting racial problems. Speakers: Richard Beford (Canterbury University), Vincent Naidu (Fijian Coalition for Democracy).
Other Stories:
Protest marches were held by Indians in Auckland and Christchurch tonight seeking New Zealand’s support for Fijian Indians.
The French embassy is refusing to comment about a hunger striker receiving a visa to New Caladonia, where his wife is a leading Kanak independence activist.
In Washington the Pentagon has released more details about Iraq’s attack on the frigate USS Stark.
A part time Ulster defence regiment soldier has been murdered on the Irish border, most likely a revenge attack following the death of IRA members last week.
Some of the wealthy Americans who were asked to contribute to the Contra cause in Nicuragua gave evidence at Congress today. Speakers: William O’Boyle (Contra Supporter), Sen George Mitchell (Democrat, Select Committee on Iran).
The USSR has managed to get fresh supplies to Cosmonauts at the Mir space stations.
Fires continue to spread across the North-East of China.
A week of Hindu-Muslim rioting has claimed the lives of at least 100 people in Delhi.
The Police Association has reacted with delight following the Government’s announcement of an extra 100 community officers.
Worldwatch:
More detail on the wealthy Americans who funded the Iran-Contra transactions. Meanwhile the Nicuraguan Contras have suffered a setback against the Sandinista Army.
President Reagan has to decide on a strategy in the Middle East (Iran-Iraq War), following the attack on the USS Stark.
Life in war-torn Basra, Iraq, is examined. Speakers: Tariq Aziz (Iraqi Foreign Minister).
Britain’s summer holiday camps are being upgraded and becoming more upmarket.
The Soviet Union has announced plans to send robots to Mars. Speakers: Valeriy Barsukov (Soviet Scientist), B. Gentry Lee (NASA Planner), Bruce Murray (Cal Tech Scientist).
Space camps for American children are still hugely popular, despite the dangers and the Challenger disaster.