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Growing US deficit
National debt growing alarmingly, despite Reagan's promises to balance the budget.
Ukraine nuclear disaster
Russia clamps down on details of Ukraine nuclear accident.
US bombing of Libya, 1986
The aftermath of the US air-strikes against Libya on 15th April 1986.
US attack on Libya
American air forces bomb Libyan leader Gaddafi's terrorist headquarters.
TV violence
Does watching violent television or film lead to real acts of violence?
Americans stay at home
Terrorism fears trigger fall-off in US travel abroad.
US-Libya missile battle
Gulf of Sidra missile battle between US and Libya during navy manoeuvres.
Loving Los Angeles
Learning to love the city of the angels.
International airlines in trouble
Cut-throat competition sees airlines facing bankruptcy or buyouts.
Floods in California
Northern California flooded after a year's rain falls in just over a week.
