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17 October Iraq Special Weapons News

  • POWELL / NEW YORK VOA 17 Oct 2002-- U-S Secretary of State Colin Powell says the United States will take action against Iraq with or without support from United Nations
  • UN / IRAQ VOA 17 Oct 2002-- The United States and Britain presented their case for a tougher stand against Iraq, as the United Nations Security Council Thursday wound up a two-day debate on Iraqi disarmament
  • LEBANON / IRAQ VOA 17 Oct 2002-- Lebanon is officially opposed to an American-led strike against Iraq for the purpose of changing the government. But Saddam Hussein's continuing rule is causing Lebanon and other countries in the region economic hardship and some businessmen, and government officials say privately they would like to see Saddam Hussein replaced
  • U.S., U.K., France Give Outlines of Iraq Resolution Washington File 17 Oct 2002-- Nations press for strong resolution, clear warning
  • Good Consultations with France, Russia on Iraq, Powell Says Washington File 17 Oct 2002-- After his meeting at the State Department October 16 with French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie, Secretary of State Colin Powell declined to say whether or not progress has been made in negotiations over a U.N. resolution on Iraq. He did, however, characterize consultations on the resolution as "good."
  • Security Council Must be Clear, Firm, Resolute to Iraq, U.S. Says Washington File 17 Oct 2002-- Saying that the United States hopes the use of force against Iraq will not be necessary, U.S. Ambassador John Negroponte emphasized October 17 that the Security Council is facing "a defining moment" and must adopt a resolution that is firm, clear, and unambiguous about what U.N. weapons inspectors must do.
  • Bush Hopes for Peaceful Iraqi Disarmament AFPS 17 Oct 2002-- Using military force against Iraq is President Bush's last choice, not his first.




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