U S officials defend approach to North Korea and Iraq
Washington officials defend pursuing a UN backed punishment for Iraq while treating North Korea with diplomacy. They argue Saddam Hussein poses a greater threat and North Korea offers leverage due to humanitarian needs and potential for international pressure. Analysts note Iraq’s WMD risk outweighs North Korea’s current threat.
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Nuclear states and risks of spread
The tally lists the United States with about 6 000 strategic weapons and 1 670 to 3 300 tactical arms, Russia 5 500 strategic and 3 000 to 4 000 tactical, China 400, France 384 strategic and 60 to 80 tactical, Britain 185 strategic, India 30 to 100, Pakistan 15 to 50, Israel 100 to 200, and North Korea at one to two. It notes Seoul could be devastated by North Korean missiles with 34 000 American troops on the peninsula.
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Pentagon to Train Iraqi Opposition for Possible Invasion
The Pentagon will train thousands of opponents of Saddam Hussein for a potential invasion under a presidential directive. More than 1,000 vetted recruits, including former Iraqi generals, await training with $92 million in funding. The program, pushed by the Iraqi National Congress, signals heightened invasion prep though Bush has not finalized military action.
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Coast Guard probes after Navy pilots vanish in jet collision
Coast Guard continues an ocean search for four Navy pilots missing after two fighter jets collided during a combat exercise off Point Sur California. Two cutters and a Dolphin helicopter aided the effort as search planners cover about 40 square miles guided by computer programs. Vessels that helped Friday have been released.
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