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Persian Gulf Crisis / Hostages #126087

ABC Evening News for Wednesday, Nov 07, 1990
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Reaction of President Bush's administration to stream of emissaries going to Iraq to try to get their hostages back noted.

(Baghdad: Karen Burnes) Hostage situation in Iraq featured; details given of release of Japanese and other foreign hostages following former prime minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's visit to Iraq; scenes shown of former German chancellor Willy Brandt meeting with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. [Shown at Baghdad embassy, American hostage Roland BERGHEER - comments on what is taking place.] Viewpoints of American hostages outlined.

Reporter(s):
Burnes, Karen;
Jennings, Peter
Duration:
00:02:10

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