Bush monitors Gulf War from Camp David and phones Shamir
President Bush observed the Persian Gulf war from Camp David and telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir to express ongoing concern about Iraqi missile attacks. The White House said the war was proceeding well but would take time as updates arrived from the Pentagon.
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Security crackdown grip on U S homefront after gulf war
Police in New York and Los Angeles chased hundreds of bomb scares as immigration agents sought Iraqi nationals who overstayed visas. Airports bases mosques and synagogues nationwide tightened security two days after the Persian Gulf conflict began. Local officials noted high bomb scare volumes amid a broad security surge.
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Pro U S Protests Rise as Antiwar Demonstrations swell
Antiwar protesters clashed with pro U S demonstrations nationwide as flag burnings and base blockades drew counter rallies. Police reported 48 arrests at the Presidio San Francisco with more in Los Angeles New York Indiana Arizona and Oregon. Security tightened at Fort Bliss Bergstrom Watervliet Rich Stadium and NFL events with fingerprinting and armed guards. Religious groups also stepped up safety measures.
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Red Cross faces huge Gulf war humanitarian challenge
Geneva based International Committee of the Red Cross sent 84 delegates to the Persian Gulf with seven in Baghdad and more en route to Bahrain. Officials say communications are the main obstacle as they seek access to Kuwait and Iraq to assess needs and potential survivors. The ICRC plans to establish a regional base and deliver 100 tons of equipment to Iran while urging adherance to international humanitarian law.
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Refugees Heading into Iran From Gulf War Spillover
Relief officials estimate tens of thousands of Iraqis and Kuwaitis flee to Iran as the Gulf War escalates. Agencies project up to 2 million refugees in the region within weeks, with Iran attracting many Iraqi Kurds and others. Red Cross figures vary, ranging from about 24,000 to 100,000 en route or already in Iran by Sunday.
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