U S holds firm on no concessions in hostage crisis
The Reagan administration maintains quiet diplomacy and refuses to pressure Kuwait to release 17 imprisoned bombers, even as Rev. Jenco and family members urge action. Vice President Bush meets hostage relatives while officials say freeing the remaining six Americans in Lebanon is the top goal.
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Kuwaitis expected to ignore hostage demand in Lebanon crisis
Arab diplomats say Kuwait will not yield to kidnappers threatening to kill six American captives unless 17 jailed terrorists are freed. They note previous Kuwaiti refusals and warn terrorists would gain leverage if concessions are made, while several attacks have targeted Kuwait amid the standoff.
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