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The FNLA surrenders to the MPLA. But UNITA continues to fight against the MPLA government in Angola. The United States and South Africa support UNITA.
Rajiv Gandhi wins the 1984 election by the largest majority ever amassed by any of his ancestors. Indo-U.S. relations improve during the last half of the 1980s with greater trade, scientific cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
Indira Gandhi is assassinated by Sikh members of her bodyguard.
The United States announces renewed diplomatic relations with Iraq. It helps Iraq rebuild its military through bank credits and technology.
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