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Libya: Transition and U.S. Policy

Description: This report discusses the revolution and post-conflict transition in Libya, triggered in mid-February 2011 by a chain of events resulting in the death of the Prime Minister (Qadhafi); a new government was elected in July. The report also looks at the military and economic state of the country, including human rights, Islam and politics, and Libya's oil assets.
Date: June 11, 2014
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Clip: Cairo]

Description: B-roll video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: March 11, 1979, 10:00 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 07 seconds
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Morocco: Current Issues

Description: This report discusses the current political and foreign policy status of Morocco, especially with regard to its relationship with the United States and its struggles combating terrorism.
Date: July 11, 2011
Creator: Arieff, Alexis
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Script: Mid-east]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: April 11, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Nigeria: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

Description: This report discusses Nigeria's relationship with the U.S. The Obama Administration has been supportive of reform initiatives in Nigeria, including anti-corruption efforts, economic and electoral reforms, energy sector privatization, and programs to promote peace and development in the Niger Delta. Congress oversees more than $600 million in U.S. foreign aid programs in Nigeria--one of the largest U.S. bilateral assistance packages in Africa.
Date: March 11, 2016
Creator: Ploch Blanchard, Lauren & Husted, Tomas F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Libya: Background and U.S. Relations

Description: This report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations; profiles Libyan leader Muammar al Qadhafi; discusses Libya's political and economic reform efforts; and reviews current issues of potential congressional interest. It will be updated to reflect major developments.
Date: July 11, 2008
Creator: Blanchard, Christopher M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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War Powers Resolution: Presidential Compliance

Description: This report gives a summary of the usage of the War Powers Resolution (WPR) and various issues related to proposals to modify or repeal the resolution. The report summarizes most recent developments and background, and gives an overview of United Nations actions, and WPR activities in former Yugoslavia/Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq (post-1991), Haiti, and Somalia. It also includes commentary on the instances formally reported under the WPR, consultation with Congress, and the current issues which Congre… more
Date: June 11, 2008
Creator: Grimmett, Richard F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Rhodesia: A Chronology of Developments Since the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) November 11, 1965

Description: This chronology of developments since Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of independence does not attempt to be all-inclusive. Rather the emphasis has been placed on an outline of major event which have played a part in Rhodesia's internal political and economic developments.
Date: November 11, 1965
Creator: Colwell, Carolyn K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Script: Tito]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: February 11, 1970, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Aman]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: June 11, 1970, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Raids]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 11, 1969, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Mid East]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: September 11, 1969, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Briefs]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon, Kissinger and members of the official party who leave for Egypt.
Date: June 11, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Madagascar's Political Crisis

Description: This report discusses the current situation in Madagascar and U.S. concerns about foreign aid spending, the countries unique ecosystem, and the country's political and developmental challenges. In March 2009, under pressure from mutinous soldiers and large crowds of protestors, President Ravalomanana fled the country; the military conferred state authority to Rajoelina, who has since held power under a self-declared transitional government. Following coups elsewhere in Africa in 2008, the Afric… more
Date: July 11, 2011
Creator: Ploch, Lauren
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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[News Script: News]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Israeli court ordering the hijacker of Lebanese Airlines to confine to a mental hospital. Another news of the nomination of Ohio Senator William Saxbe to be Attorney General.
Date: December 11, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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