Inspectors begin Iraq weapons inspection mission near Baghdad
U N arms monitors opened a months long inspection at two sites near Baghdad with other locations planned, testing a major claim of compliance after years. Baghdad faced air raid warnings as teams surveyed the Graphite Rod Factory and al Rafah complex for evidence of prohibited long range missile work.
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Arafat deputy calls uprising to stop amid tensions
Mahmoud Abbas, deputy to Yasser Arafat, says the armed uprising against Israel was a mistake and must halt. Militants vow new attacks in revenge for two leaders killed in a West Bank explosion as Abbas criticizes turning protests into armed conflict. Excerpts from his Gaza meeting were published in Al Quds.
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Germany grants US forces transit rights in case of war
Berlin reports Chancellor Schroeder will authorize unrestricted overflights and use of German bases for U S forces if war with Iraq occurs. He maintains Germany will not deploy troops, but guarantees overflight rights and smooth troop transit for United States and NATO members.
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