Word: syria
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Aoun claims a larger aim -- "a war of liberation" against Syria's occupation army. While some Lebanese laud his moves as patriotic, his tactics risk locking the Christians in a perilous confrontation. Syrian President Hafez Assad adamantly refuses to withdraw, insisting his troops are necessary to maintain at least a semblance of order. Making the situation more ominous, the Christians are getting substantial military support from Assad's archenemy, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, who seeks to avenge Assad's support of Iran in the gulf...
...What is Syria's position on Ayatullah Khomeini's death sentence against Salman Rushdie...
...Syria prepared to allow Egypt to be re-admitted to the Arab League, and also to restore diplomatic relations with Egypt...
...expect Syria to restore diplomatic relations with Egypt...
...White House and Congress make peace over the contras. -- In a rare interview, Syria's President Assad talks about Arafat, Khomeini and the hostages. -- Mix a party girl, Members of Parliament and Gaddafi's cousin and, presto!, another British sex scandal. -- Amassing a superpower's arsenal, India asserts itself on the world stage...