Mexican opposition stalls U S push for Iraq war votes
U S and Britain seek UN Security Council backing to disarm Iraq while facing resistance from Mexico and other allies. Mexican diplomats report hostile talks and fear heavy penalties for noncooperation as Washington pressures for support despite Mexican public opposition.
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Vincente Fox
Saddam withholds ruling on missile destruction
Iraq delays ruling on UN order to dismantle the Al Samoud 2 missile program by week’s end while promising to solve the issue. Baghdad defends itself as free of weapons of mass destruction and resists new UN resolutions amid US pressure.
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Bush seen as greatest threat to world peace abroad
U S embassies report global scrutiny of President Bush as a greater threat to peace than Saddam Hussein. Protests in allied capitals amplify warnings, while some officials note Bush’s blunt style and unipolar power concerns. White House says protests will not alter policy. U N inspections remain central.
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