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(Studio: Forrest Sawyer) Threat against Saudi Arabia and Israel by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein featured; words of his spokesman quoted on screen. [Saudi government spokesman Adel al-JUBER - responds to Hussein's threats against Saudi oil fields.] Apology from Iraq for forcing its way into French embassy in Kuwait noted. [On "Meet the Press", Secretary of State James BAKER - says basic United Nations resolution can't be compromised.] Scenes shown of arrival of Egyptian troops in Saudi Arabia to join the multinational force. [Saudi commander Prince KHALID - says they will make a difference.] Last flight of Americans and exodus of non-Westerners out of Iraq reviewed.
(Manila: Mark Litke) Bleak future for Filipino workers returning from Kuwait and Iraq to a country staggering from this year's crises examined; various scenes shown of problems. [Secretary of defense Fidel RAMOS - says economy is hurt by lack of stability.] Complaints about lack of leadership by Philippines President Corazon Aquino noted. [Political scientist Alex MAGNO - says people expected more.] More Filipinos noted turning to the Catholic Church in this time of crisis. [Catholic priest Father James REUTER - calls for courage.]
(Studio: Forrest Sawyer) Argentine President Carlos Menem reported firing an adviser who violated United Nations embargo by sending beef to Iraq.
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(Washington: Carole Simpson) First day of events in the Asian Games, a "mini-Olympics" for athletes from Asia and the Middle East, reported.
(Beijing: Todd Carrel) Importance of Asian Games for host country China examined; scenes shown of opening ceremonies and of choreographed hoopla to show off Beijing. [Asian Games spokesman ZHANG Tingquan - comments on China's image.] China's efforts to prevent terrorist acts and control the people detailed.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: David Ensor) South African President F.W. de Klerk's visit to United States featured; scenes shown of his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. [De KLERK - talks about the new South Africa.] [South African affairs expert Donald McHENRY - analyzes trip.] [TransAfrica Randall ROBINSON - says repugnant features of apartheid are still in place.] Scenes shown from Nelson Mandela's summer trip to US. [Secretary of State James BAKER - talks about United States policy.] President Bush noted not likely to propose lifting of United States sanctions against South Africa.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Added urgency to talks on budget detailed.
(Capitol Hill: Jim Wooten) Review given of lack of progress by differing Democrats and Republicans on budget negotiations; details given of positions of Senator Robert Dole, President Bush, and Vice President Dan Quayle on removing capital gains tax issue from the budget package.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Worldwide celebrations to mark next week's summit for children at United Nations reported; scenes shown from Saint Paul's Cathedral, London, England.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Jed Duvall) Fate of children in foster homes in Los Angeles County, California, examined; scenes shown. [Shaded GIRL - describes being raped for years by father.] [Attorney for foster care children Linda PATE - says there is a kind of an "understanding" between foster parents and social workers.] [Woman Pam JENKINS - recalls abuse and taking care of own son now.] State investigation into behavior of county welfare department in charge of foster program outlined. [California assembly Terry FRIEDMAN - says children are slipping through the cracks.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report of costs of welfare programs for families started by teenagers cited.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Studio: Dick Schaap) Match results for Andre Agassi and Michael Chang, representing United States in Davis Cup tennis competition, reported; match scenes shown. Baseball pennant races reviewed; game scene shown. Oakland A's pitcher Bob Welch profiled; scenes shown from last year's California earthquake that interrupted World Series. [WELCH - talks about the marina neighborhood in San Francisco and his treatment for alcoholism.] [Opponent George BRETT, teammate Dennis ECKERSLEY - talk about Welch.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Katmai National Park, AK: Gary Shepard) Annual ritual of brown bears fishing for salmon in Katmai National Park, AK, featured; scenes shown of people watching the bears grabbing fish. [Claire FREDERICK, FISHERMAN, park ranger Jennifer GAPE, Page HARDER - comment.]
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