CNN"S EXTENDED COVERAGE OF OPERATION DESERT FOX {CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR} (TV)
Summary
Segments from CNN's December 17, 1998 news coverage, predominantly reported on by Christiane Amanpour, of day two of the United States and Great Britain's bombing of Iraq, Operation Desert Fox. The tape begins abruptly during an episode of "Crossfire" hosted by Robert Novak and Bill Press and featuring guests Rep. Marty Meehan and Rep. Mark Sanford. First, Sanford details the timing of the ongoing four-day bombing campaign. Next, a clip is shown from CNN"s "Late Edition" of Wolf Blitzer interviewing House Speaker-elect Bob Livingston regarding the recent disclosure of his extramarital affair. Amanpour then reports live from Baghdad, Iraq, on day two of the air strikes. Afterward, Sanford further details the timing of the air strike coming at the same time as President Bill Clinton's impeachment hearings. Meehan dismisses the concept of the action being a political ploy. Afterward, Press and Novak make their closing comments on the bombing. Next, on "The World Today," Jim Moret anchors a report, "Strike Against Iraq." on the latest developments on day two of the attacks in Iraq. Then, as "nightscope" footage shows the early morning scene, Amanpour reports live from Baghdad on the latest air raid as well as the current mood of the Iraqi people. She also attempts to detail the artillery strikes that are heard in the live footage. Next, retired General Richard Neal tries to analyze what the firing means before assessing day two of Desert Fox. As the firing seems to reach a "lull," Amanpour discusses the difference between the night's air strikes as compared to day one's air strikes. Next, Bernard Shaw, from the Washington bureau, asks Neal what to expect on day three. Then, Amanpour addresses whether Iraq can take any solace in the fact that Russia and China oppose the strikes. Next, David Ensor from the Pentagon, reports on the weaponry being used in the latest attacks. Then, Amanpour discusses France's feelings on the situation as well as the current attitude of other nations in the Arab world and how the upcoming Ramadan holiday may affect the attacks. Then, United Nations correspondent Richard Roth reports from New York on Russia having criticized Operation Desert Fox as well as further rifts within the U.N. Security Council. Then, Amanpour further reports on the latest from "ground zero" of the air attacks. Then, CNN Washington bureau chief Frank Sesno reports the latest on Rep. Livingston admitting that he engaged in extramarital affairs, as well as having received forgiveness from his wife and colleagues. Sesno also details the scheduling of Republican leaders' mission to bring impeachment charges against Clinton the following morning. Next, White House correspondent John King reports on White House officials claiming no part in a "smear campaign" against Livingston. Then, Ensor reports further from the Pentagon on the air launch cruise missiles being used in the night's attacks. A U.S. Navy computer simulation shows how the bombs are utilized. In a clip, US defense secretary William Cohen details how pleased he is with the attacks' progress. Then, in a report "Living Under Fire," Jane Arraf reports on how Iraqis are holding up during the attacks. Next, Amanpour reports further on what could be the last round of air strikes, some two hours before daybreak. She briefly reviews the difference between day one and day two of the attacks. Next, "Larry King Live" covers day two of the attacks. First, King speaks with Samuel Berger, U.S. national security adviser, about how the operation in Iraq is going, if there is anything Iraqi President Saddam Hussein could do to bring an end to the strikes, and whether Iraqi civilians are dying due to collateral damage. Then, a clip shows Clinton addressing the question of whether he intentionally coincided his attacks to defray interest in his impeachment trial. The tape cuts off abruptly. Includes commercials. This program is closed-captioned.
Details
- NETWORK: CNN
- DATE: December 17, 1998 7:39 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:14:52
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:56164
- GENRE: News
- SUBJECT HEADING: She Made It Collection (Christiane Amanpour)
- SERIES RUN: CNN - TV, 1998
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CREDITS
- Robert Novak … Host
- Bill Press … Host
- Larry King … Host
- Jim Moret … Anchor
- Bernard Shaw … Anchor
- Christiane Amanpour … Reporter
- Wolf Blitzer … Reporter
- David Ensor … Reporter
- Richard Roth … Reporter
- Frank Sesno … Reporter
- John King … Reporter
- Jane Arraf … Reporter
- Marty Meehan … Guest
- Mark Sanford … Guest
- Richard Neal … Guest
- Samuel Berger … Guest
- Bill Clinton
- William Cohen
- Saddam Hussein
- Bob Livingston