Saudi arms sales in doubt over U.S. policy shift
Saudi defense officials say Riyadh may look to France and Britain for jets if Washington links arms sales to Israel security concerns. They cite interest in Mirage and Tornado aircraft as they consider replacing 114 F-5s with U.S. built F-16s, potentially worth 15 billion dollars. A Saudi minister visit to Washington is planned to discuss the F-16 deal amid ongoing U.S.-Saudi ties.
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Peru talks with rebels bog down as hostage standoff drags on
Mediators said discussions between Peru's government and leftist rebels holding 72 hostages at the Japanese ambassador's residence have bogged down after the third meeting on Saturday. Canadian Ambassador Anthony Vincent and Archbishop Juan Luis Cipriani said talks would continue as soon as possible with a plan to elaborate a proposal to facilitate ongoing preliminary discussions.
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