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Iraq invades Kuwait
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UN Resolution 660 is introduced condemning the invasion
is introduced condemning the invasion -
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The Gulf War
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UN Resolution 661 is introduced imposing economic sanctions on Iraq
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UN Resolution 678 authorsises the use of 'all means necessary' to expell the Iraqi presence in Kuwait
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Operation Desert Strom begins
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Allied ground forces attack
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President Hussein announces the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait
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President Bush announces a ceasefire and Kuwait is liberated