Iraq Invasion Seizes Kuwait Promptly
Iraqi forces rapidly moved to control Kuwait after two weeks of threats, occupying government buildings in Kuwait City and advancing toward oil facilities. Kuwait’s emir fled to Saudi Arabia as the invasion drew global condemnation and sanctions. United States and United Nations actions followed, with asset freezes and oil import bans.
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Iraq
Sheik Jaber al-Ahmed al-Sabah
Saudi Arabia
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Persian Gulf
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Pentagon
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Arabian Ocean
U.N. Security Council
Bush
State Department
James A. Baker III
Moscow
Iraq war reshapes world oil power balance
Analysts warn the Kuwait invasion by Iraq could shift oil dominance, potentially giving Iraq control of a quarter of world supplies. The Energy Department sees no immediate U S threat or price spike and notes no plan to tap emergency stocks. Iraq’s reserves rise to about 134 billion barrels, ranking second after Saudi Arabia.
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Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Iraq
Kuwait
Energy Department
United States
Christopher Flavin
Worldwatch Institute
Saddam Hussein
Saudi Arabia
American Petroleum Institute
Jack Nicholson a Wild Man in USA Weekend Cover Story
Sunday profile of Jack Nicholson explores his family life lifestyle and reputation nicknamed wild man ahead of the next week release of The Two Jakes sequel to Chinatown noting his long awaited return to film and public persona as a fearless actor.
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Jack Nicholson
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AIDS Update Reveals Higher Rates in Delaware County
State funded outreach shows AIDS rates among drug users and homosexual men in Delaware County exceed the regional average. Staff writer Patty Mengers will report on the outreach findings.
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Patty Mengers
Fightin Phils host Pirates at the Vet headline weekend series
The Phillies under Nick Leyva, fresh from a 3-1 series win over the Pirates, battle Pittsburgh again at Veterans Stadium. Beat reporter Bill Brown will provide action as Philadelphia aims to repeat or surpass last week's success.
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Bill Brown
Phils
Set Sail to Annapolis Weekend Getaway
Discover Annapolis Maryland as a weekend escape with daytime sea sailing and strolling through the lively city by night. The guide promises nonstop activity and a blend of nautical fun and urban charm for visitors.
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