OPEC crisis tests vitality of oil cartel in gulf turmoil
In Brussels AP reports the Persian Gulf crisis cripples OPEC, undermining its ability to control prices and output. Senior analysts say the organization lacks credibility as Iraq invades Kuwait, with informal talks in Vienna and mixed signals from member states while oil prices surge past $30 a barrel and Saudi plans to boost production face OPEC hesitation.
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Iraq faces harsh winter as oil embargo tightens food supply
Squeeze urged austerity while government census to ration by family size runs in Baghdad. Ministers tout stockpiles though exiled experts warn oil embargo will curb imports. Iraq relies on U.S. and European suppliers. rationing and drought threaten meals as relief aid debates continue.
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Baghdad embassies blink as U N approves force to Iraq
Panic buying and shortages surge in Baghdad as rationing and house to house searches begin. U N Security Council authorizes military action to enforce the oil embargo on Iraq for the Kuwait invasion. U S officials pledge enforcement while embassies in Kuwait face power cuts and closures.
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War rooms active as Gulf forces prepare for Iraq invasion
U S planners shift from Iraqi troop positions to a full scale strike option with goals to destroy Baghdad facilities oil fields and military infra structure in a possible Desert Shield offensive. Pentagon officials say comprehensive plans exist to hit key Iraqi targets and oil hubs should hostilities begin.
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Weather lookahead for West Texas and adjacent regions
Extended forecast shows hot and dry conditions across West Texas valleys and Far West with highs in the 90s to mid-100s and lows generally 60s to 70s local. North Texas remains hot with lows 72 to 76 and highs near 97. Hill Country stays warm with partly cloudy nights. Coastal Bend mostly partly cloudy with scattered showers and thundershowers. Lower Rio Grande Valley plains see daytime showers favored inland. Southeast upper coast partly cloudy with scattered showers.
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Weather recap for Reading area in weekend forecast
Saturday high reaches 96 with overnight low 66. Sunset at 8 21 PM and sunrise Monday at 6 21 AM. Precipitation last 24 hours none. Year to date rainfall 8.37 inches with 2.15 inches in August.
Weather forecast fragment for Texas heat wave
Forecast notes a high near 101 with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Monday to be sunny and warm, with highs around 105 in West Texas Big Bend. North Texas to see excessive heat, with highs around 110.
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Border States Weather Summary
New Mexico sees partly cloudy skies with afternoon storms in mountains and south. Highs 70s to 80s in mountains, upper 80s to near 90s at lower elevations. Oklahoma remains sunny with hot days and warm nights through Monday, isolated storms northwest this afternoon. Highs 98 to 105, lows mid-60s to mid-70s east.
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Odessa American Brief Item
Oaty and Gurdey Sabeeday are reported as bundled in local notes from Odessa American.
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