Iraq warns Turkey over oil pipelines shutdown
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Taha Yassin Ramadan warned Turkey on Sunday not to cut two pipelines that carry more than half of Iraqs oil exports. He said a Turkish shutdown would create mistrust between the nations during discussions with President Turgut Ozal in Ankara.
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China ends arms sales to Iraq amid Kuwait invasion
Xinhua says China will not sell arms to Iraq after Baghdad's invasion of Kuwait and in line with U N Security Council sanctions. The agency cited an unidentified Foreign Ministry spokesman stating Beijing would embargo arms under such circumstances, despite prior denial and Western reports of past arms shipments.
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Security Council meets to discuss Iraq sanctions
The United States Soviet Union and the five permanent members met ahead of an informal full council session to discuss possible sanctions on Iraq. Western diplomats noted Arab divisions over responses to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait as a Arab summit was canceled.
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Mild recession feared as Iraq invasion hits oil supply
AP reports former Carter economic adviser Charles Schultze warned that Iraq’s Kuwait invasion could trigger a mild U S recession. He said the situation may worsen if unrest continues, but does not expect severe oil shortages or a catastrophe, though energy prices will rise.
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Liberians resist foreign pull as U S evacuation under way
Rebels said they nearly fired on U S aircraft during Sunday evacuation in Ivory Coast as Liberian factions clash over foreign intervention. Charles Taylor urged Liberians to oppose outside actions while U S Marines conducted the mission to protect Americans amid the seven month war in Monrovia.
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Liberians Press for U S Intervention in War
In Abidjan Ivory Coast Liberians urge U S Marines to press end to the civil war after rescuing Americans in Monrovia. President Doe, the Council of Churches, and rebel Prince Johnson seek forceful U S action as five civilians are killed and Marines depart leaving embassy guards.
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Odessa wife waits on word as husband in Kuwait
Linda Leavell reports an Odessa woman Donnita Cole has packed bags and gas in the car ready to go to Midland International Airport should her husband John Henry Cole be released from Kuwait. Cole believes he may be moved to Europe with other Americans amid the Iraq crisis. she remains in contact with his family and the State Department as U.S. authorities dispute Iraq’s withdrawal claims and confirm eight additional Americans among 24 Westerners moved to Baghdad.
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Oil routes vulnerable across Saudi Arabia Turkey and Gulf
Iraq exports rely on three main routes: a 979 mile Saudi pipeline to Red Sea with 1.65 million bpd, a 612 mile Turkey line to Ceyhan at 1.6 million bpd, and Persian Gulf shipments through Mina al Bakr terminal. Gulf capacity rebuilds to 1.6 million bpd. current 800,000 bpd. Iraq holds over 100 billion barrels, Kuwait about 94 billion.
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Iraqi troops begin pullout as Kuwait deployment expands
Kuwait's provisional government claims its popular army fans out across Kuwait while Iraqi forces retreat. Iraqi state TV in Bahrain shows 30 minutes of footage of vehicles rolling back into Iraq starting at 8 am. A senior officer says the pullout has begun and will continue as security allows, with no troop count given but an estimate of about 100000 troops in the initial invasion. Twelve Baghdad reporters were brought into Kuwait by Iraq's Ministry of Information to observe the return.
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Bush deflects questions on Iraq and Middle East moves
White House spokesman Doug Davidson declined to elaborate on pipeline disruptions or possible US military actions. Bush dodged queries on Turkey or Saudi Arabia shutting pipelines and said he would not discuss troop movements. He plans talks with NATO's Woerner and Thatcher at the White House. An anonymous admin source noted Cheney’s possible Middle East visit. Bush urged patience, saying, Just wait. Watch and learn.
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Oil crisis questions explain gulf impact and prices
The report outlines how Iraq and Kuwait tensions threaten world oil supply and push prices higher. It notes U.S., Japan, and EC embargoes, possible price jumps at the pump, reduced U.S. oil output since 1985, and the strategic use of the embargo and the emergency reserve.
Liberia Under Siege Triggers U.S. Evacuation Plan
About 70 U.S. officials and 300 Americans remain as Marines begin airlift. Pentagon says operation aims to safeguard lives and reduce Embassy staff while ensuring security. Doe offered evacuation. rebel contacts not confirmed. Transmitter sites closed. CIA declines comment on aerial antennas use.
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Liberia U S Evacuates Amid War Crisis
President Bush orders a rapid evacuation of Americans from Liberia as rebels threaten Monrovia. About 225 Marines fly 17 helicopters with escort jets to secure the U S Embassy and relocate 59 Americans plus 300 other citizens, many missionaries, to ships offshore.
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Chronology of Liberia’s Civil War 1989 Summary Timeline
Rebels led by Charles Taylor cross from Ivory Coast and attack Nimba customs and Monrovia. Doe fires internal affairs minister and Nimba official for mishandling rebel reports. Fighting, mass displacement, and cease-fire talks dominate mid-1989, with U.S. involvement referenced and calls for peacekeeping. Rebel gains at Monrovia and airport precede renewed talks in Sierra Leone.
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