Bush Aims Gulf Help as He Heads to Saudi Arabia
President Bush plans to press Gulf wealthier nations for aid to cover roughly $1 billion a month in military costs against Iraq and to provide economic relief to embargoed countries. Secretary Baker will testify on Gulf strategy, with trips to West Germany Italy Paris London Seoul and Tokyo as Treasury Secretary Brady pursues similar outreach.
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Iraq hits sanctions toll and regional tensions rise
U N sanctions bite Iraq as officials warn on foreign debts and exchange losses. Iraq says most owed to the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union while US led forces flex muscle in Saudi Arabia and neighboring states. Kuwait endures siege like conditions with embassies open but cut utilities amid Iraqi claims and border tensions.
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Gainesville slayings spark campus fear and legal battles
Police detailed a string of dorm and off campus killings tied to a suspect, Humphrey, who faces a $1 million bail while investigators seize psychiatric records and gather fingerprints. Students weigh safety as defense argues bond is excessive. Nearby vendors report panic and limited canister sales amid the tension.
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