Yemen balances finical ties amid Saudi privilege cuts
Yemen faces an economic hit as Saudi Arabia cancels hundreds of thousands of Yemeni workers privileges and shop licenses. The cabinet seeks restoration while Yemen, formed in 1990, weighs dependence on Saudi wealth against pro Iraq sentiment. Losses include 1.7 billion dollars from missing Iraqi oil processing and disrupted fruit and vegetable exports amid U.N. embargo.
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Germany sends Fuchs vehicles to American troops in Saudi Arabia
Germany loans six German Fuchs chemical detectors to U S forces in DHAHRAN with four more arriving, totaling 30 units to be deployed with American troops within weeks. Pvt Anthony Adamczyk of the 101st Airborne calls them unique in the free world. The move aims to modernize outdated U S detection vehicles.
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U S opposition to peace plan linking Iraq withdrawal
The United States rejected King Hussein of Jordan's peacemaking proposal that would tie Iraq's withdrawal from Kuwait to concessions and a new relationship with Kuwait. Officials warned such plans reward Saddam Hussein and risk broader regional instability while supporting talks only after Iraqi and Kuwaiti disputes are settled.
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Iraq Expels 18 Envoys Amid Oil and Kuwait Tensions
Iraqi officials threaten to target Persian Gulf oil fields if attacked and urge potential power shifts as Saddam Hussein weighs long resistance to the U.N. oil embargo. Reports note possible Iraq Iran overtures and a plan to join oil pipelines with Iran to bypass sanctions.
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Japan to create Peace Fund for Gulf aid
Tokyo plans a Peace Fund of 900 million dollars to support the U S led Persian Gulf force. Administered with Arab nations, it will buy non lethal equipment and food and offer other assistance. An additional 100 million will fund chartered planes ships and medical aid.
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IRS suspends audits for U S hostages in Iraq and Kuwait
The IRS said it will pause audits and collection actions against U S hostages in Iraq and Kuwait if their families contact the agency to request relief. The move also considers delaying audits or due payments for Gulf military personnel.
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Hotline Keeps Kin Linked to Gulf Ship News
Mazie Melton of Chesterfield County Virginia calls a hot line set up by the Jouett ship’s captain to hear weekly updates from the Gulf of Oman. The morale boost comes from crew rescues of two youths at sea and the line costs her under a dollar to listen.
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