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| December 8, 1987 | The storm is raging in the country. Floods provoke important damages and kill 5 persons. On the other hand, electric power becomes rare. | |
| December 28, 1987 | Charles Malek dies at the age of 82 ans following a long period of illness. The news of the death of the former Council's Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs saddens the political, as well as the academic and intellectual sets. The American President Ronald Reagan addresses an emotional tribute to the memory of the academic, the philosopher and the politician. |