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In a letter to the president released on the eve of his State of the Union address, the Project for the New American Century (PNAC), whose alumni include both figures close to Pentagon chief Donald Rumsfeld and Vice President Dick … Continue reading →

The United States, Britain and Spain have proposed a resolution declaring that Iraq has missed its last chance to disarm. If approved, it could clear the way for a U.S.-led war on Iraq, which Russia, France and China oppose. “We … Continue reading →

The initiation of a war against Iraq by the self-styled “coalition of the willing” would be a fundamental violation of international law. International law recognises two bases for the use of force. The first, enshrined in Article 51 of the … Continue reading →

Hollywood, Florida (AP)- The nation’s largest labor federation declared its opposition Thursday to war against Iraq at this time, saying President Bush has not made a case for an attack without broad support from U.S. allies. The executive council of … Continue reading →

Abu Dhabi — The United States will not be satisfied with toppling Saddam Hussein, but also seeks to change other regimes throughout the Arab world. Richard Perle, chairman of the U.S. Defense Advisory Board, said the regimes include those in … Continue reading →

London – Las week she told sorrowfully of the “sleepless nights” she had suffered over the prospect of war in Iraq. But Cabinet rebel Clare Short reacted furiously yesterday when asked why she had put her job ahead of conscience … Continue reading →

Washington, awaiting Ankara’s permission to send thousands of troops to Turkish bases for an advance into northern Iraq, has sent envoy Zalmay Khalilzad to the meeting to listen to the various opposition demands. Khalilzad met leaders late Tuesday of the … Continue reading →

The vote will end weeks of wrangling between the Turks and the Americans over the price that Turkey would get for its co-operation. The wording suggests that British troops could also join the Americans, although Turkey has yet to respond … Continue reading →

The two sides struck a middle ground: U.S. forces would train and support the Philippine armed forces but not engage in combat. One year later, that caution is gone. The Pentagon last week announced its intention to send close to … Continue reading →

Jordan’s participation in a possible US-led war, although limited to date, caps a significant change in position by the tiny desert kingdom, from the neutrality it maintained during the 1991 Persian Gulf War to its current role as a key … Continue reading →