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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 →

But the families of other rebel captives warn not to expect such an exchange any time soon. Lucrecia Torres knows all too well that it may be months, or even years, before the three Americans whose plane went down in … Continue reading →

John Seebeth, 55, speaks courtesy of a hole in his throat, a hole left by a Viet Cong bullet on Aug. 21, 1969. But it wasn’t until years later that Seebeth’s consciousness was raised and his anti-war beliefs emerged. Seebeth … Continue reading →

Coordinated by the Win Without War Coalition, an umbrella protest group, the action aimed to direct at least one telephone call and fax to every U.S. senator every minute throughout the day. Organizers said they were far exceeding that goal. … Continue reading →

Washington (AP) – Nearly 17,000 more reserve and National Guard forces were called to duty in the last week as the Pentagon continued its Persian Gulf buildup for possible war in Iraq. Under an order signed by President Bush three … 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 →