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  • U.N.'s Blix Sees New Iraqi Cooperation, Wants More

    The chief U.N. arms inspector Hans Blix said Friday Iraq appeared to be making fresh efforts to cooperate with U.N. teams hunting banned weapons, as Washington said the "momentum is building" for war with Iraq. Iraq said U.N. inspectors Thursday held their first private interview with an Iraqi scientist linked to previous banned weapons programs, a.. More

  • No Second Iraq U.N. Resolution Needed Now-Russia

    Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said Friday that Moscow saw no reason at the moment for a new U.N. Security Council resolution that would give the go-ahead for U.S.-led military operations against Iraq. Moving close to the French position ahead of a state visit to Paris by President Vladimir Putin, Ivanov put the emphasis on the work of U.N. arms.. More

  • Rumsfeld Says Momentum Building Toward War with Iraq

    Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, saying "momentum is building" for possible war with Iraq, arrived in Europe Friday to press Washington's case for military action.On a three-day trip dominated by the twin threats from Iraq and North Korea, he warned that the international community was putting its credibility at risk if it gave Baghdad more time to.. More

  • Baghdad pours scorn on Powell, OKs private UN interview with scientist

    Iraq tried to woo the United Nations by announcing the first private interview of one of its scientists by disarmament experts, but poured fresh scorn on US allegations it is pursuing banned weapons and has links to terrorists.Presidential adviser Amer al-Saadi described at a news conference in Baghdad a presentation to the UN Security Council Wednesday.. More

  • Britain's Blair Confident About 2nd Iraq Resolution

    Britain's Tony Blair said on Thursday he was confident of pulling France, Russia and other war doubters behind military action against Iraq if it was proved to be in breach of its disarmament obligations. Blair's comments were broadcast shortly before President Bush said he would welcome a new Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force.. More

  • Six Killed in Israeli-Palestinian Violence

    Two Palestinian resistance fighters killed two Israeli occupation soldiers in an attack on an occupation army post in the West Bank on Thursday before occupation troops shot them dead. The Israeli occupation army, which killed two Palestinians in other incidents, said its troops were taking part in an emergency drill against such attacks at the time... More

  • U.N. Council Divided After Powell Report

    The U.S. case against Saddam Husseinis entering a critical 10-day period in which top inspectors will visit Baghdad and make a key report to the U.N. Security Council. Their comments could help decide whether there will be war in Iraq. Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation on Wednesday galvanized Security Council members to demand more forcefully.. More

  • Powell Works on Congress Support on Iraq

    As foreign leaders weigh his detailed indictment of Iraq's arms programs, Secretary of State Colin Powellis trying to bolster congressional support for a possible war with Saddam Hussein. A senior White House official says the next 24 hours or so will be critical. During testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday, Powell planned.. More

  • Six Killed in Mid-East Violence

    In a night of fresh violence four Palestinians and two Israelis have been killed in two separate incidents in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Two Palestinian resistance men were shot dead after mounting an attack on an Israeli occupation army post in a Jewish area near the West Bank town of Nablus, in which two Israelis were killed. In a second incident,.. More

  • Powell Appears to Have Failed in Changing Minds Over UN Arms Inspection Operations in Iraq

    HIGHLIGHTS|| Key Council Members France, Russia & China Did Not Budge|| Iraq in 'material breach' of UN Resolutions, Says Powell|| Chief Inspectors to Baghdad Next Saturday to Urge Regime to Show Change of Attitude|| France Urges UN Inspections Be Strengthened|| North Korea Sounds a Defiant Note Even as Powell Spoke|| 'Weapons Are Not Like Aspirin Pill',.. More

  • Baghdad Responds to Powell's Dramatic Presentations at the UN Security Council

    Iraq dismissed as lies and a "typical American show with special effects" a presentation on Wednesday by Secretary of State Colin Powell to the U.N. Security Council on alleged Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. After Powell's speech, Iraqi officials scrambled to refute what one said were "hollow allegations" designed to hamper U.N. weapons inspections.. More

  • Israeli Occupation Troops Kill Five Palestinians

    Israeli occupation troops killed five Palestinians, one of them an elderly woman, and two Palestinians infiltrated an occupation army base early Thursday in the West Bank and attacked occupation soldiers.The Israeli occupation army operations came as Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was conducting negotiations to form a new government on Wednesday, possibly.. More

  • Aziz Says Iraq Ready to Cooperate

    Iraq does not want war with America and is ready to cooperate with U.N. arms inspectors searching the country for banned weapons, Iraq's deputy prime minister said in an interview published Wednesday. "We are ready to explain everything to inspectors," Tariq Aziz told Le Figaro newspaper. The interview hit newsstands just hours before Secretary of State.. More

  • Saudis Suggest Amnesty for Members of Iraq's Government

    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal has suggested offering guarantees of personal safety and continued employment to representatives of the Iraqi government in exchange for their help in isolating President Saddam Hussein."The best way is to provide amnesty to the government of Iraq, (allowing it) to continue to perform its duties to keep order,".. More

  • Israeli Occupation Troops Kill Two Palestinians

    The Israeli occupation army demolished the home of a Palestinian activist in the Gaza StripWednesday, killing an elderly woman inside, while in the West Bank, occupation troops shot dead a Palestinian policeman, officials and witnesses said. Also, the occupation army said 15 wanted Palestinians were arrested in raids throughout the West Bank early Wednesday,.. More