Allies denounce Iraq war as deadline nears
At the United Nations the foreign ministers of France Germany and Russia argued any U.S. attack on Iraq would be illegal without a U.N. resolution. They warned of illegitimate regime change and urged continued U.N. role in postwar matters as Hans Blix reported Iraq's disarmament tasks amid looming conflict.
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United Nations
Iraq
France
Russia
Germany
United States
Saddam Hussein
Igor Ivanov
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Bush
Joschka Fischer
Dominique de Villepin
Council
Kofi
Blix
Turkey Wavers on Allowing U.S. Use of Bases in Iraq War
Turkey delays decision on permitting U S military use of its airspace for an Iraq war and rejects stationing ground troops in Turkey. Incirlik air base remains off limits and a quick vote was anticipated but uncertain. Prime Minister Erdogan faces strong domestic opposition to any U S presence.
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Ankara
Turkey
Parliament
U.S
Washington
United States
Incirlik
Iraq
NATO
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Cemil Cicek
Family Emergency Plan Steps For West Virginia Guide
The West Virginia Office of Emergency Services provides a summarized guide to reduce stress during emergencies. It urges families to create and discuss an emergency plan, establish a communications plan with an out of town contact, designate meeting places, and post 911 numbers and utility shutoff knowledge at home. It also recommends checking school day care and workplace emergency plans and coordinating with neighbors. Contact Kenna Amos at kamos bottonline.com for more details.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Office of Emergency Services
Kenna Amos
Kamos
Bottonline.com
Strikes signal start of war aimed at Iraqi leadership
Strikes fired from ships in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf targeted Iraqi leadership as part of a broader effort to topple Saddam Hussein. Bush warned Saddam to leave within 48 hours, while 300000 American and British troops awaited orders and forces massed near the Kuwaiti border. Despite the deadline, Iraqi TV showed pro-Saddam demonstrations and Baath party forces fortified Baghdad as the conflict began.
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AUS
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Saddam
Bush
U.S
Baghdad
Iraq
Baath Party
Predictions on Iraq war stretch and impact
Residents of Bluefield share mixed timelines for relief in Iraq. Predictions range from six weeks to months or years, with fears of long occupations, potential hidden Iraqi resistance, and questions about postwar rebuilding and safety, plus faith that God guides outcomes. Local quotes emphasize hope for quick victory yet concern over lasting liberation efforts.
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Sexton
Bill Evans
Bluefield
Wall Street Journal
Charlene Martin
Clayton Fowler
Fowler
Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Virgina Huff
U.S
Sheila O’briant
Saddam
Mark Blevins
Bottonline
Planning for terrorism preparedness amid broader disasters
Planning to face terrorism mirrors blizzards and floods with a 72 hour self reliance rule. Mercer County emergency coordinator urges 72 hour self sufficiency while Tazewell and Monroe County officials advise a week long water and food supply and extra medicines. Hawkins recommends a 10 day stock of water and nonperishable foods plus paper goods and essential supplies for all households. Battery lanterns radios and flashlights with extra batteries are essential alongside clothing changes and emergency tools.
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Tazewell County
Sandy Etter
Etter
Hawkins
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Monroe County
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