Iraqi Troops Round Up 28 Americans in Kuwait
Iraqi troops rounded up 28 Americans in Kuwait and placed them aboard buses bound for an unknown destination, the State Department said. The incident heightens Gulf tensions as the United States seeks clarity on the fate and location of those seized.
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Americans in Kuwait and Iraq face uncertain safety
More than 300 foreigners including 28 Americans are detained at three Kuwaiti hotels as Iraq invades. U.S. officials warn Iraq of responsibility for safety, while Baghdad meetings with U.S. diplomats seek information. Airports and ports remain closed as some Americans flee toward Saudi Arabia.
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World embargo on Iraq approved by U N Security Council
The United Nations Security Council voted 13 to 0 to impose a worldwide embargo on trade with Iraq in response to its invasion of Kuwait. Cuba and Yemen abstained. President Bush pledged full enforcement as U S led international sanctions threaten Iraq's oil economy. Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein vowed resistance.
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