Iraq Accepts Talks Offer Amid Gulf Crisis Standoff
Iraq accepted a U S invitation to talks on resolving the gulf crisis as Baghdad rebuffed linking Kuwaiti withdrawal to Israel's withdrawal from Arab lands. Bush administration reiterated no linkage while Pope John Paul II urged patient dialogue. Muhammad Ali delayed leaving Iraq with captives as negotiations continued and crowds denounced a U N resolution amid a tense border climate.
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James A. Baker III
Tariq Aziz
Washington
Bush seeks talks with Iraq amid gulf crisis
President Bush backing a direct approach to Iraq with Secretary Baker to Baghdad while stressing U.N. resolutions and warning Saddam Hussein the United States will act if necessary. Quayle argues the Palestinian issue is not on the table as Camp David advisers assess options with Cheney, Powell, Scowcroft, and Baker. Senate leaders differ over a special session as Dole praises the Iraq overture but doubts Congress will reconvene soon.
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D-Wash
Foley
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Security Council
Vietnam
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Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
Supreme Court
George Mitchell
Maine
Airman dies in Saudi incident at Seymour Johnson base
A U S airman stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina died in a Saudi incident described as death by own action. The report notes unclear context with references to Desert Storm era and other military actions, mentioning a large takeover and a subsequent figure.
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