This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Summary given of today's events. Report introduced.
(Amman: John Donvan) Today's events in Iraq, Kuwait and Jordan reviewed; scenes shown of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's first meeting with Western reporters and a Western leader, Austrian President Kurt Waldheim, since the crisis began; scenes shown. [HUSSEIN - (thru translator) warns against a collision with Iraq.] Release of Austrians who had been held in Iraq following Waldheim-Hussein meeting reported. Status of foreign embassies in Kuwait City, Kuwait, updated; map shown. Efforts of Jordan to deal with refugees detailed; scenes shown. News of peace plan put forth by PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) outlined; PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) leader Yasir Arafat noted now discussing plan with Hussein. Hussein's new strategy of personal visibility analyzed.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Reports introduced.
(New York: David Ensor) United Nations resolution backing use of force to impose sanctions against Iraq featured; scenes shown from UN. [Head of Security Council ambassador Aurel MUNTEANU - reads vote.] [Iraqi ambassador to United Nations Abdul Amir al-ANBARI - calls it aggression.] [US ambassador to United Nations Thomas PICKERING - responds.] United States Navy ships noted now authorized to shoot, if necessary. United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar noted wanting to meet with Iraqi officials. USSR 's support of UN resolution noted.
(Kennebunkport: Ann Compton) Reaction of President Bush and administration to United Nations resolution reported; White House photograph shown of Bush with National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft. [SCOWCROFT - says the embassy situation is very fluid.] [Iraqi ambassador to United States Mohamed Sadiq al-MASHAT - says Iraq will not use force against embassies.] Bush noted avoiding direct military threats at this time.
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Results of "Newsweek" poll about questions of military action against Iraq outlined on screen.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Bristol, England: Kathleen delaski) Reaction in Great Britain to Iraqi aggression and to fate of British citizens held hostage featured; scenes shown of relatives of hostages. [Ronald NASH - talks about his family members in Iraq.] [Hostage's sister Joanna COPLEY - says people are frightened that their relatives will be forgotten in a war.] [On streets, WOMAN - says President Bush should act.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Moscow: Rick Inderfurth) Oil industry in USSR and the crisis in the Mideast examined; reasons why USSR is not able to increase production to take advantage of jump in oil prices reviewed. [University of Surrey professor Bertran POCKNEY - says Soviet oil industry is in serious difficulty.] [Soviet economist Vitaly NAUMKIN - comments.] Iraq's financial debt to USSR noted.
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Beefing up of security along the Alaska oil pipeline due to the Persian Gulf crisis reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Federal Reserve Board reported deciding to make no changes in interest rates until the crisis dies down.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Continued United States military buildup in the Middle East reported; details given of deployment of F-111s to Saudi Arabia. Report introduced.
(Saudi Arabia: John McKenzie) United Arab military force in Saudi Arabia, near the Kuwaiti border, featured; map and scenes shown of soldiers along the desert border. [Saudi division commander Mohammed a- SHEIRI - says it bothers him to fight other Moslems.] [Saudi Arabian army Colonel Soliman BALAWY - says Iraq might attack any time.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(United Arab Emirates: Mike Lee) Arab volunteers from United Arab Emirates featured; scenes shown of soldiers in basic training; details given of role of UAE as site of resupply bases for United States ships and planes. Wealthy lifestyle in UAE described. [SOLDIER - comments.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Reunion of Irish hostage Brian Keenan with his two sisters following his release from Lebanon reported; scenes shown from Damascus, Syria. His comments about American hostages Terry Anderson and Thomas Sutherland mentioned.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Studio: Ray Gandolf) Tennis match between Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors, who is attempting a comeback, reported; scenes shown of Connors retiring due to leg cramps. Jerry Glanville, new head coach of pro football team the Atlanta Falcons, profiled; scenes shown from football games and practices. [GLANVILLE - recalls coaching Houston Oilers; talks about football.] [Players Tim GREEN, Mike KENN - talk about kinds of players Glanville wants.]
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