CHINA / U-S / IRAQ Voice of America 14 February 1998 -- CHINA WILL NOT SUPPORT A MILITARY STRIKE AGAINST IRAQ.
Iraq Benefiting From Standoff The Washington Post
Saturday, February 14, 1998; Page A01 --
As a result of the latest crisis, Saddam Hussein has enhanced diplomatic ties between Iraq and other Arab countries, including such longtime foes as Egypt and Syria, sharply boosted his stature among the Arab masses and driven a wedge between the United States and Russia.