Iraq braces for war as Jan 15 pullout deadline looms
Reported troop buildup nears half a million by month’s end as Iraq’s Saddam Hussein counters calls for withdrawal. Ruling council calls claim of talks a sick interpretation while nearby Arab and non aligned leaders urge peace and hold firm on Kuwait.
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Iraqi troop buildup on Turkish border alarms region
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is sending thousands of troops to strengthen defenses along the 435 mile border with Turkey. The deployment reportedly includes eight divisions or more than 100,000 men backed by T-72 tanks and paramilitary militias, with Iraq reacting to Turkish military moves and U S led pressure over Kuwait.
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