Nunn Calls For Troop Rotation
ATLANTA AP The chair man of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged slowing the stay of American forces in the Middle East and adopting a rotation policy for troops already there. He also called for increasing the number of soldiers from Arab nations defending Saudi Arabia noting there are more than 100 000 Americans in the country. He said deterrence is present and stressed political and strategic benefits from more Arab troops, while not advocating a cap on American force size.
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Arabs Back Saddam as U.S. Stirs regional tensions
In Amman a Palestinian center notes broad Jordanian support for Saddam Hussein linking Kuwait’s fate to a Palestinian homeland. Some fear U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia could trigger wider violence if Saddam falls, with Palestinians saying they may seek their lost lands and respond with strong anger.
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Gorbachev Seeks Strong Ties Amid Gulf Crisis Talks
In Helsinki Mikhail Gorbachev said Gulf crisis must not derail superpower detente as he met George Bush. He aimed to press for Iraq withdrawal efforts, review a Moscow U.S. trade pact, and secure aid to ease the Soviet crisis while avoiding Soviet ground or naval forces in the UN mandate. Bush sought clarifications on contracts and military assistance.
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Mubarak pledges more Egyptian troops for Saudi defense
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak vowed additional forces to protect Saudi Arabia from Iraq's attack. He said 2,000 Egyptian troops are already in Saudi Arabia and promised more, urging the Saudis and others to stay firm on U.N. sanctions. He condemned Saddam Hussein's weapons programs and urged Arab states to join the coalition against Iraq.
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First Lady Bush Visits Porvoo Ahead of Summit
Barbara Bush strolls Porvoo Finland and says she looks forward to visiting Raisa Gorbachev and discussing grandchildren. The Gorbachevs arrive for the summit as Mrs Bush notes friendship with the Soviet first lady.
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