Saddam on TV Star Power Drives Iraqi Propaganda
In Baghdad broadcasts Saddam Hussein dominates state TV with military briefings and pep talks to generals, aided by his son Qusay and loyal officers. The heightened exposure aims to rally Iraqis against a possible U.S. attack and showcase their loyalty, while channels like Al Shabab air American programs to diversify viewing.
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Powell to present Iraq photos and transcripts to UN
Secretary of State Colin Powell will display photographs of mobile biological weapons installations and transcripts of overheard Iraqi conversations to argue Saddam Hussein holds potent arsenals in defiance of disarmament demands. He will reveal vetted intelligence and detail transfers of technology and the relocation of weapons systems within Iraq.
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Kuwaitian American schools close amid war fears
In Kuwait city two major American schools suspend classes from February 10 to March 22 as threats of a US led attack on Iraq prompt fear among Westerners. Oil firms discuss evacuations while AP finds few comparable closures elsewhere in the Middle East.
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