Saudis open to Israel if occupied lands are returned
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal says in a New York Times interview that Riyadh would accept Israel if Palestinian rights are recognized and occupied Arab lands return. He cites regional shifts, Fahd plan goals, and warns U.S. policy must change to prevent broader conflict while Arabs seek a common position.
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Ambassadors recalled for autonomy talks and regional diplomacy
U S ambassadors to Israel and Egypt Alfred Atherton and Samuel Lewis are being recalled to Washington for consultations on the Middle East peace process and autonomy negotiations amid a U N Security Council debate over Israel the Golan Heights annexation. The move follows U N action and U S support for sanctions if Israel does not rescind.
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Bani Sadr warns Iran nears economic bankruptcy
Ousted Iranian President Abolhassan Bani Sadr told AP in Beirut that Iran faces virtual bankruptcy due to the 15 month war with Iraq and U.S. sanctions after the 1979 embassy seizure. He cited 4 million unemployed, $600 million in hard currency reserves, and oil output around 0.5 to 1.2 million barrels daily, depending on sources.
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New Egyptian prime minister named by Mubarak
Mubarak dismissed the Egyptian Cabinet and named Ahmed Fuad Mohieddin as prime minister to form a new government. Mohieddin, 55, a politician and radiologist, was previously first deputy premier and aims to tackle urgent economic problems and housing, with cabinet changes expected mainly in internal affairs and the economy.
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