Spain's Aznar backs U S on Iraq amid party split
Madrid prime minister Jose Maria Aznar and ally Tony Blair press for U S action on Iraq. Aznar, 60, argues Spain must join the world’s top nations and strengthen its global voice despite heavy opposition within the ruling Popular Party and with more than 80 percent of Spaniards against war. May local elections loom as he vows not to seek a third term in 2004.
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Stalin’s lasting clout explored in Moscow archives exhibit
In Moscow a new federal archive exhibit presents Stalin’s last days and legacy. Historians debate his role, with supporters praising industrial might and leadership, while others condemn his tyranny. Visitors compare wartime victories to ongoing reverence amid national memory.
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US firms prepare for oil well fire duties in Iraq
Elk City Oklahoma executive Ronnie Roles, former Kuwaiti fire fighter, says Saddam Hussein could torch Iraq oil fields if retreating forces strike again. Roles notes DoD planning and readiness by Cudd Pressure Control Wild Well Control and Boots & Coots International Well Control to respond if needed.
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