Superpowers unite to halt gulf conflict after war ends
After years of covert tension the United States and Soviet Union back a joint plan condemning Iraq for invading Kuwait. They demand a worldwide arms embargo on the aggressor and call on the world to restore Kuwait's independence. The move marks a shift as Gorbachev shifts toward concrete action.
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Middle East
Persian Gulf
Iraq
James A. Baker III
Eduard Shevardnadze
Kuwait
Nity
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United Nations
Lebanon
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Texans in Kuwait Oil Contract Holders Await Word
Texan contractors in Kuwait on oil work remain unaccounted as family members and friends frantically seek news. Bill Schaub of OEG confirms ongoing efforts to locate five or more workers who might have escaped to Saudi Arabia, with questions about Cole and others. Americans in Kuwait number about 3,000. some are connected to the Ministry of Defense and face uncertain futures as Iraqi forces advance.
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Saddam Hussein
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Russia
Libya
Muammar
Gaddafi
Hussein
Charles Amos
Gilmer
San Antonio
Kelly Calvin
Jim Calvin
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