Blair releases Iraq war memo ahead of election
Prime Minister Tony Blair published a secret March 7 2003 memo from Attorney General Lord Goldsmith warning that invading Iraq without a second U.N. resolution could raise legal problems. The release follows leaks and political pressure as opponents claim deception while Blair defends consistency.
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Putin defends Iran Syria arms sales during Israel visit
Putin says Russia's aid to Iran and Syria does not threaten Israel and seeks peaceful use of Iran's nuclear program. He backs off a Moscow peace conference plan, meets Katsav and Sharon, and calls for nuclear inspections. The Pentagon then approves up to 100 bunker buster bombs for Israel.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader Pushes Cross Strait Ties
In Beijing Lien Chan, chairman of Taiwan's Nationalist Party, urged closer cooperation with China ahead of a meeting with President Hu Jintao. He seeks reconciliation with mainland communists after the civil war split in 1949 and calls to build a bridge uniting their peoples.
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