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Tense Negotiations

 Dateline:  August 8, 1993  Beirut     Mr. Giandomenico Picco, the assistant United Nations Secretary-General, was in delicate negotiations for the release of American hostages. Terry Anderson, United Press International’s station chief had been held for seven years.  The American public wanted their fellow citizen home.  Picco’s bold plan called for the release of all … Continue reading Tense Negotiations