Word: settlements
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...wanted to control the area, and a group of determined guerrillas, who want self-rule. In the past few months, a series of quiet talks and behind-the-scenes negotiations at the U.N. and in Europe have progressed enough that last week U.S. diplomats were cautiously saying that a settlement seemed to be taking form...
...fighting until a cease-fire was reached, SWAPO would take part in talks currently going on in New York City. The participants include South Africa, neighboring African states and the five Western powers (the U.S., Britain, France, West Germany, Canada) delegated by the U.N. to attempt to reach a settlement. Said a top U.S. official: "All sides have shown considerable flexibility. The political will seems to be there...
Still, the Western powers working to end the 16-year war could make some substantial claims of success. The first phase of the settlement, determining the constitutional principles and ground rules for elections that are scheduled to be held in March 1983, is all but concluded. Yet to be decided is whether elections will be held on the basis of proportional representation favored by SWAPO or the constituency approach that would help preserve some of the white-supported fringe groups. The second phase of the negotiations, dealing with the makeup of UNTAG, the 7,500-man U.N. peace-keeping force...
Waidelich knew the deal was in trouble but remained optimistic that Gulf and the FTC could reach a settlement. Minutes before Gulf's stunning announcement on Aug. 6, Waidelich anxiously telephoned Gulf Chairman James Lee. "Can't you tell me what is going on?" Waidelich asked. After some hesitation, Lee admitted that Gulf was canceling the merger. "Jim, that's terrible," Waidelich gasped. "I know. I feel terrible too," replied...
...court orders changes in AT&T's antitrust settlement...