Sharon rebuffs Arafat on resuming peace talks after election
Briefing reports Sharon rejected Arafat's offer to restart negotiations while stating Israel will only talk with nonviolent Palestinians. Arafat said he was ready to meet tonight if Sharon is, but Israel dismissed him as a negotiating partner amid ongoing conflict.
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Allies seek more time for Iraq weapons inspections
At a U N Security Council session, 11 of 15 members backed extending inspections and pursuing peaceful disarmament, with France Russia and China among those opposing immediate war. The United States pressed for action, while Powell floated exile as a possible escape for Saddam Hussein, though officials dismissed that option.
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Experts doubt Saddam bin Laden alliance despite fears
ISLAMABAD AP experts say a Saddam Hussein bin Laden collaboration seems unlikely as Bush cites the risk of such a link. Gen. Hamid Gul notes ideological rift. Aziz denies ties while Bush argues for tougher Iraq stance citing intelligence and al Qaida connections.
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Harir air base in Kurdish Iraq sparks U.S. war front rumors
In Harir, Iraqi Kurdish plain, an active but planeless air strip spurs talk of a northern front against Saddam. Gen Myers said no significant U.S. ground forces in northern Iraq, while Kurdish officials cite possible humanitarian use and staff by U.S. specialists.
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Rumsfeld Outlines Risks of War with Iraq to Bush
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told President Bush he drafted a four to five page list of risks linked to invading Iraq. The items include Saddam Hussein possibly using chemical or biological weapons and the potential destruction of oil fields affecting postwar revenues. General Tommy Franks plans countermeasures for all risks.
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