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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&
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The British government has warned the Iraqi opposition that it must present a united front before receiving assistance from Britain in its war against Saddam Hussein. This decision comes as the US and Britain have pledged assistance in a strategy to topple President Saddam, but the historically divided opposition must
Hussein, Saddam
The United Nations found itself facing increasing tensions with the Iraqi government over the demands of its weapons inspection teams. After a brief respite, Iraq's foreign minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf accused UN arms inspectors of a "savage campaign of disinformation" in their quest for documents about
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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.
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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,
Hussein, Saddam
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein averted a US-led attack on Baghdad and other targets in the country by making a last-minute offer to allow United Nations weapons inspectors to return to Iraq without conditions. The offer was met with skepticism by the US, with President Bill Clinton's National Security
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As the situation in Iraq remains tense, the Clinton administration has expressed skepticism about another diplomatic mission to the country by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The administration points to the failure of Annan's previous agreement with President Saddam Hussein 10 months ago, which failed to endure despite forestalling
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Diplomatic tensions between Iraq and the UN have reached a boiling point as the possibility of another military build-up in the Gulf, with British forces in support, is not being ruled out by Washington and London. The collapse of the deal to allow UN teams unfettered access to suspected weapons
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Richard Butler, the UN chairman of the commission responsible for eliminating Iraq's weapons of mass destruction, is set to return to Baghdad for his third round of discussions with Iraqi leaders. Butler is expected to face a barrage of criticism and propaganda from Iraq's Deputy Prime
Iraq
Iraq is allegedly planning to purchase crucial guidance equipment for its long-range ballistic missiles from a Russian company, in breach of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The deal, reportedly worth $1.2 million, involves the sale of 120 accelerometers, which are the primary components of advanced guidance and control
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Saddam Hussein, Iraq's leader, made a high-profile appearance in two central Iraqi villages on Saturday, recalling his 1959 attempt to assassinate General Abdul-Karim Qassem. Since his last public outing in Mosul, a month ago, Hussein's reappearance indicates growing confidence in his personal safety. He believes Iraq
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Despite the intensifying debate over Iraq's alleged weapons programs, US senators attending a hearing on Capitol Hill yesterday appeared to see few other alternatives to the Bush administration's strategy of relying on United Nations inspectors and potential military action. However, the former CIA chief, R. James
