Liberian President Samuel Doe Seized in Rebel Raid
In Abidjan fight ers loyal to Prince Johnson captured Samuel Doe after a battle that BBC said left more than 60 dead and Doe shot in both legs. Johnson vowed to run Liberia until elections while Taylor clashed with him over control of Monrovia as regional forces move to end the civil war.
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Pets Rest in Peace as Owners Gather at Cemetery
Elmira resident Marshall Strax and about 50 others gathered at Pet Haven in Onondaga to pay respects eight years after he froze Tobey the dog for burial. The Boston-style service marked by the Northeast visitations underscored the search for a final resting place.
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Saudi Authority Sets Fire Rules for US Jet Intercepts
U S fighters patrolling Saudi airspace must obtain Saudi approval to fire on Iraqi intruders under most cases. The rules balance Saudi sovereignty with US defense needs and aim to minimize accidental conflict. An AWACS lead may direct jets to disengage if danger looms.
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Bush to address Congress on Gulf War policy
President Bush, returning from a summit with Mikhail Gorbachev, praised a loud and clear Soviet condemnation of Saddam Hussein and prepared to speak to the nation about Persian Gulf policy. He noted rare U.S.-Soviet differences but affirmed unity on the core issue and planned a televised joint session of Congress.
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Bush and Gorbachev unite to pressure Saddam Hussein
At Helsinki the United States will pause Persian Gulf force deployment while the Soviet Union exerts political pressure on Saddam to exit Kuwait. Bush and Gorbachev warn military action as a last resort, aiming to avert a prolonged stalemate and preserve UN support. The joint statement signals rare superpower unity against Iraq.
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