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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 2003

Page

3

Iraq weapons hunt under intense scrutiny

In the Iraq weapons search the hunt appears hampered by false alarms as crops pesticides are misidentified as chemicals and explosives are not found. Officials acknowledge possible lack of stockpiles while expanding teams to analyze intelligence, interrogate prisoners, and inspect sites.

Iraq Washington John Pike GlobalSecurity.org Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld Paul Keer The Arms Control Association U.S Pentagon

Iraqi mass graves uncovered near Najaf amid purge-era findings

Iraqi civilians buried in a shallow mass grave 13 miles northwest of Najaf are exhumed alongside 69 others. Remains include ID cards and bullet casings. Marines guard nearby sites as officials warn the country hides more graves from Saddam era purges.

Khan Al-Rubea Iraq Haidar Mohammed al-Atwan Saddam Hussein Sabah Amir Mohammed al-Tamimi Amna Ali Najaf

Baghdad police return to work amid safety concerns

Police in Baghdad resumed formal duties on Sunday but patrols were sparse as officers navigate a chaotic new order. Despite a coalition radio appeal, many officers felt unsafe amid looted offices and mangled patrol cars, noting citizens favor American patrols due to weapons.

Baghdad Iraq Coalition

U S pullback from Saudi Arabia shifts balance in Gulf

US warplanes exit Saudi Arabia moving 4500 troops and aircraft to Qatar. Analysts say withdrawal weakens Osama bin Laden’s case while preserving a Gulf presence, and may ease Saudi tensions and allow liberalization of education and English teaching.

Kuwait City Saudi Arabia Osama bin Laden Iraq U.S Riyadh Qatar Saddam Hussein bin Laden Mecca Medina America Gulf Defense Department Edward Walker Middle East Institute Washington

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