Milosevic, Slobodan
Tony Blair expressed his determination that NATO's action in Kosovo would prevail, stating that "Success is the only exit strategy I am prepared to consider." He emphasized the need for a new internationalist world order, highlighting the importance of global interdependence in the face of increasing
Milosevic, Slobodan
Tony Blair, British Prime Minister, hinted at sending ground troops into Kosovo, warning that the conflict will continue until Slobodan Milosevic is toppled. Speaking at NATO HQ in Belgium, Blair stated, "Our determination to see that through is absolute, and we have been building up forces in the area
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato's foreign secretary, Robin Cook, and Prime Minister Tony Blair have signaled a significant shift in position, suggesting that ground troops could be deployed to Kosovo without a peace deal with Slobodan Milosevic. This change in stance comes as the Nato air campaign enters its fifth week, with
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The Allied bombing campaign, launched in March to stop Slobodan Milosevic's ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, has entered its fourth week with no sign of the Serb leader backing down. Intensive intelligence gathering by the CIA before the strikes suggested that Milosevic would put up a show of defiance
United Kingdom
Prime Minister Tony Blair's move to join the euro has sparked a heated debate among business leaders and politicians in the UK. Blair revealed plans to spend tens of millions of pounds preparing government departments for the euro, despite concerns from opposition parties and business groups. A recent
United Kingdom
Tony Blair will declare war on anti-Europeans and announce huge support for the single currency in a special Commons statement today, signaling the end of sterling. The Prime Minister will take personal control of plans to spend billions of pounds getting the UK ready for the Euro, and will announce
Mandelson, Peter
As the party struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of John Smith's untimely death, the master-sprinter Peter Mandelson emerges from the shadows with a letter that reveals his ruthless ambition and double-dealing. Written in May 1994, the letter demonstrates that despite Mandelson's resignation from
Blair, Tony
British Trade and Industry Secretary Peter Mandelson has resigned in a row over his failure to disclose a private home loan of 373,000 pounds from Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson. The loan, which was used to buy a house in London's Notting Hill district, was made when both
Hussein, Saddam
The United States and Britain launched a massive military attack on Iraq last night, firing hundreds of Cruise missiles at targets including Saddam Hussein's palaces and suspected weapons factories. The operation, codenamed Desert Fox, is believed to be the largest air strike since the Gulf War and is
Hussein, Saddam
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has stated that his country has committed substantial forces to the US-led airstrikes against Iraq, with a significant role in the operation. Blair emphasized that the decision was made after exhausting all other avenues, saying "We have acted because we must." The UK&
Hussein, Saddam
Tony Blair yesterday committed Britain to working with the United States to secure the removal of President Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. The Prime Minister said he was looking with the Americans at ways in which opposition parties could be bolstered and the possibility of removing Saddam Hussein altogether.
Hussein, Saddam
Iraq agreed to unconditionally cooperate with UN resolutions after aborting bombing missions just 24 hours prior. However, US President Bill Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Saddam Hussein that if he obstructs inspections, he could face immediate air strikes. The inspectors are set to return to Iraq tomorrow,
