EU candidates back joint Iraq declaration amid Chirac rift
In Brussels 13 future EU members endorsed a united declaration pressuring Saddam Hussein to disarm and granting U N inspectors more time. Chirac condemned eastern states for backing the US line, widening a rift as Britain and Germany urged unity. The summit highlighted Europe’s split over war in Iraq and a November turn to address the divide.
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Iraq allows first U-2 surveillance flight over Iraq
United Nations gave Iraq 48 hours notice before a U-2 spy mission over Iraqi territory to aid the weapons search. Saddam's government agreed last week and issued a decree banning chemical biological and nuclear weapons. U-2 flight occurred Monday with safety and path details coordinated with Iraqi authorities.
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Poll Finds Terror Threat Adds Little Anxiety to Most
An ABC News Washington Post poll after a heightened terrorism alert shows over 70 percent report no extra stress from the threat. About 27 percent feel more anxiety, 8 percent a great deal, while 24 percent stockpile supplies and 12 percent consider it. Women show higher worry than men about becoming victims.
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