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Egypt's role in Middle East

Description: Legacy of Anwar Sadat as president of Egypt, and current role of Hosni Mubarak as leader of biggest, poorest Arab nation and most influential Muslim country in Middle East.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991

Iran's role in Middle East

Description: Islamic republic in Iran since 1979 revolution. Muslim fundamentalism; terrorism including Kuwaiti jet hijack and bombing of Beirut marine barracks; war with Iraq; neutrality in Persian Gulf war.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991

Syria's role in Middle East

Description: Syrian president Hafez al Assad compared to Saddam Hussein as longtime unchallenged secular leader, ruthless extremist, and sponsor of terrorism. Bombing of West Berlin disco.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991

War update

Description: Soviet envoy Primakov tours Baghdad debris. Bush meets w/ French+British defense ministers; accuses Saddam of propaganda.Ground troops sit+wait in tent in Saudi Arabia. Colonel says troops will be patient. ,Meyer
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991