Saddam Hussein, facing opposition troops at the Saudi border, today sought peace with neighboring Iran. Soviet officials also said Soviet women, children and invalids would be allowed to leave Iraq. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union attempts mediation efforts with other Arab states. Jordan's King Hussein, carrying a message from Saddam, will meet with President Bush on Thursday. And the U.S. military buildup continues at a feverish pace. Cheney may urge Bush to call up the armed forces reserves. Soviet women, children and invalids caught in Iraq are allowed to leave through Jordan; however, approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not. The United States has been trying for years to get rid of Iraq's weapons programs. And last, oil prices have risen steeply.
Saddam Hussein, facing opposition troops at the Saudi border, today sought peace with neighboring Iran. Meanwhile, the Soviet Union attempts mediation efforts with other Arab states. Jordan's King Hussein, carrying a message from Saddam, will meet with President Bush on Thursday. And the U.S. military buildup continues at a feverish pace. Cheney may urge Bush to call up the armed forces reserves. Soviet women, children and invalids caught in Iraq are allowed to leave through Jordan; however, approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not. The United States has been trying for years to get rid of Iraq's weapons programs. And last, oil prices have risen steeply.