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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 2003
Page
3
Saddam Hussein Seen at Baghdad Bombing Site, Officials Say
U S officials scrutinize a video of Saddam Hussein after a dawn strike on a southern Baghdad compound. They say he may have been present with his sons Qusay and Uday, while some evidence suggests he could have been injured. The fate of the Iraqi leader and his heirs remains uncertain as analysts review communications and earlier taped statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Baghdad
Washington
Saddam
Qusay
Uday
Adinistration
United States
War uncertainty and rationing inside Iraq and Israel
Residents in Israel and the Palestinian areas confront fears of possible Iraqi Scud strikes and chemical or biological warheads while debating curfew and safety measures. In Washington, Bush officials urge Iraqi commanders to resist and warn of a vast air and ground assault as coalition forces press south. Iran and Iraqi opposition urge restraint to curb bloodshed amid the Gulf War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Aviv
Israel
Iraq
Sara Czudnowski
West Bank
Gaza
Washington
U.S
Bush Administration
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Persian Gulf
Fires in Basra threaten Iraq oil wealth amid Gulf War fears
Reports describe nighttime oil field fires near Basra as U.S. forces enter southern Iraq. Analysts warn Saddam may sabotage wells. U.S. officials note booby traps and ongoing efforts to secure 1,685 wells. Brent and U.S. crude futures spiked on war fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basra
Kuwait-Iraq Border
Iraq
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Donald Rumsfeld
London
Light, Sweet
New York
Pentagon
Saddam
Iraq fires banned missiles amid fear of hidden arms
U S and Kuwaiti officials said Iraq fired at least three missiles on Thursday. They debated whether the weapons were Scuds banned by the United Nations, signaling Saddam Hussein may still possess capable delivery systems. Gas masks and protective gear were used as air raid sirens warned of incoming missiles. Pentagon officials described two intercepted tactical ballistic missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Kuwait
British
Iraq
United Nations
Saddam
Pentagon
PAC
Missile defenses in Gulf region rely on Patriot and Arrow systems
Defense against Iraqi missiles remains a concern for U S forces and allies in the region. The main defenses are advanced Patriot anti missile systems and the joint Israeli U S Arrow system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Turkey Grants US Airspace Access for Iraq War Buildup
Turkey approved limited use of its airspace for US warplanes and transport aircraft to support operations toward Iraq. The measure stops short of full cooperation, with no basing or refueling rights, and Turkish troops may enter northern Iraq, while diplomatic cautions against unilateral action remain. Parliament approved 332 to 202. Prime Minister Erdogan welcomed the vote.
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Ankara
Turkey
U.S
Europe
Iraq
Washington
United States
Incirlik Air Base
Tra
Mediterranean
U.S. State Department
Richard Boucher
Recep Tayvip Erdogan
Erdogan
Senate backs resolution in support of U.S. soldiers
The Senate voted to pass a resolution in support of U S soldiers amid a public display of unity. The measure received broad support with only a minority voting against, while debates referenced wartime duties and national morale.
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Senate
U.S
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