U S warns terrorists amid war against Iraq
The Bush administration warns terrorist groups including Hezbollah to refrain from attacks as the United States mobilizes for war in Iraq. officials say the effort mirrors 1991 strategies, with high level pressure on Syria and Iran to curb Hezbollah while FBI tracks US based cells.
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Coalition forces await final orders in Persian Gulf region
Nearly 200000 U S troops and 40000 British forces are deployed in the Persian Gulf area with 25 ships carrying tanks and missiles near Turkey. bases and units span Jordan Saudi Arabia Oman Djibouti Bahrain Qatar UAE Kuwait and surrounding seas with air bases hosting F 15s F 16s Tornado fighters stealth aircraft and bombers and thousands of support personnel and civilian mariners.
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U S forces raid Afghan villages in largest operation in a year
About 1,600 U S troops launched a mountain raid from Kandahar into southeastern Afghanistan targeting al Qaida remnants. Helicopters ferried units from the 62nd Airborne as authorities noted intensified efforts following Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s capture and ongoing border clashes with Taliban and al Qaida groups.
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War in Iraq Begins as U S Forces Move In
Iraqi TV showed pro Saddam rallies in Baghdad whileBaath Party members manned sandbagged positions. 17 Iraqi soldiers surrendered as Bush prepared Congress and warned of possible American casualties. Coalition totals reached 300 000 troops with aircraft and carrier groups. Britain leads troop contributions with about 40 000. US air drops leaflets instructing capitulation to avoid death. UN diplomacy continued as Ko fi Annan cautioned nations.
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Saddam Hides in Baghdad as War Looms
US officials said Saddam Hussein sought shelter in Baghdad as war approached while cruise missiles and precision bombs struck sites around the capital. Two hours after the strikes Saddam appeared on TV in military makeup and pledged to resist the US led campaign.
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Bush orders pre dawn strike to topple Saddam in Iraq
Predawn air and ground attack targets leaders in Baghdad as President Bush seeks rapid disarmament and transition to democracy. The plan aims to minimize American casualties and civilian deaths while avoiding prolonged house to house fighting and chemical or biological threats.
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