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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1990
Page
3
The Bush administration asked Congress to approve a nearly $2 billion package including 46 F-16 jets for Egypt and other weapons. Officials call the sale unrelated to the Persian Gulf crisis while saying reviews will occur case by case.
Iraq will be allowed to participate in an emergency OPEC meeting to consider price and production decisions. Venezuelan acting Foreign Minister Adolfo Taybardat, with Iraq's Ambassador Majid A. Al Samarra'i present, said Iraq is a member and has the right to attend. The date and location were not announced.
Bush pledged staying power against Iraqi expansionism as multinational forces including Egyptian troops head toward Saudi Arabia. About 1,000 Egyptian soldiers join a U.S. led effort while the Navy blocks Iraq with British West German and Australian ships. Western hostages in Lebanon eyed for release. thousands of foreigners flee to Jordan. Saddam proposes a peace bid with Iran as naval forces mass in the Gulf.
Most nations back the U.N. embargo on Iraq while some poor countries consider compensation for losses, with unofficial talks under way. A U.N. committee reviews compliance of 159 members and is due to report later this month. Gaddafi calls for a Geneva Security Council session to condemn U.S. Gulf interventions. No council meeting has been scheduled. Jordan and other envoys note delicacy as King Hussein meets President Bush.
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