U S rejects negotiations over Iraqi pullout from Kuwait
In a firm rebuff, the White House says the world is united for Saddam Hussein’s army to withdraw unconditionally from Kuwait. Bush plans to activate 40 000 reservists to bolster forces in the Persian Gulf. Tariq Aziz in Amman says Iraq is ready to talk at the U N Security Council.
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World united against Saddam amid Gulf crisis and hostages
Western and Arab nations tightened stance on Saddam Hussein threatening hostages and fuel oil war. Thatcher urged UN action to stop Iraqi tankers while Britain vows no negotiations for hostages. Reports cite 54 Americans missing and 18 evacuated. Spain Italy and others sending warships as Cheney Powell plan a surgical call up in Maine.
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Iraq readies missiles plans surge in Kuwait
London AP reports from a Saudi source that up to 96 missile launchers and as many as 800 missiles are in Kuwait. It remains unclear if the missiles are Soviet Scud variants sold to Iraq or other models. The Al-Husayn is described as based on the Scud B with a 400 mile range.
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