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Iraq / Hostages / China / United States Military #126069

ABC Evening News for Tuesday, Nov 06, 1990
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Announcement by Iraq that more hostages, mostly Japanese, will be released reported; scenes shown of former prime minister Yasuhiro Nakasone meeting with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein yesterday. China reported ready to go along with new United Nations resolution authorizing use of force to liberate Kuwait following meeting of its foreign minister with Secretary of State James Baker. Report introduced.

(Saudi Arabia: Bill Redeker) Efforts by military to explain to troops why they are in the region featured; scenes shown. [Three SOLDIERS - comment on reason for mission.] [US Army Lieutenant Rodney MENTZER - describes information pamphlet.]

Reporter(s):
Jennings, Peter;
Redeker, Bill
Duration:
00:02:30

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