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Foreign newsreels 1978 № 5717

Japan, Nagasaki – A rally in memory of the victims of the atomic explosion, filmed: a monument to the victims of the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, people at the ceremony, lists of the dead at the monument, praying, people release pigeons.

Lebanon is a refugee camp from the Beirut fighting area in the suburbs of Beirut, people huddle in monasteries, temples, schools and temporary tents.

Lebanon – A column of the Lebanese army at the UN checkpoint in Kawkaba (the army was trying to advance into the southern areas).

Japan, Hiroshima – A rally in memory of the victims of the atomic explosion, filmed: the atomic explosion on August 6, 1945, the destroyed city, aid to the wounded, eternal flame, burnt wall, memorial ceremony.

Japan, Osaka – A new filter system that prevents pollution of the river by industrial effluents.

Peru – The opening of the first Peruvian nuclear reactor and research center.

Peru – 2,000 striking miners are sent to Lima to demand an increase in wages and the reinstatement of 400 dismissed colleagues.

USA, France, England – Flight across the Atlantic in a hot air balloon, filmed: the balloon flies over France, the balloon lands, the flight participants drink champagne, greeters, the balloon is in the sky, approaching England, crosses the coast of Wales.

Vietnam, Hanoi – Rally and demonstration in support of Vietnam's defense and development, filmed: lighting a torch from a ceremonial fire, applause, soldiers riding motorcycles, demonstrators with red flags and banners, female soldiers, a mock-up of a lathe, demonstrators.

Ivory Coast – The economic development of the country, the capital Abidjan – the center of trade, removed: shops, market, trade, hotels.

Namibia – A story about Valvis Bay, a deep-water port in south-west Africa, in connection with the issue of Namibia's independence, review, newsreel 1976-1978.

Namibia – The UN Security Council adopts a resolution on the affiliation of Valvis Bay to Namibia; Forster speaks in Pretoria, expresses dissatisfaction; a representative of SWAPO speaks, expresses satisfaction.

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