War options open as UN vote looms in Iraq crisis
Washington weighs remaining options as opposition grows. With troop levels near 300,000 in the Persian Gulf, Bush aides eye a public relations buildup and possible ultimatum to Saddam Hussein. Russia hints at veto. six other Security Council members undecided as Powell says a vote could come if Saddam does not comply.
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U N chief urges common ground on Iraq in divided Security Council
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan urged a split Security Council to find common ground on Iraq while optimistic an agreement could be reached. US pressure for a vote to back war faces lack of nine affirmative votes and mixed signals from the White House. Annan called for unity as inspectors Blix and ElBaradei prepare Friday report and noted past unanimous action last November.
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North Korea condemns U S drills as tensions rise
North Korea warned that U S South Korea war games Foal Eagle increase the danger of armed clashes on the Korean Peninsula. The state media warned of nuclear war if preempted and noted the ongoing interception of a U S reconnaissance aircraft.
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GOP Says It Will Prioritize Bush Economic Plan
Congressional Republicans announced they will push President Bush’s $726 billion economic growth package, likely delaying the permanent 2001 tax cuts. Treasury Secretary Snow argued for combining growth with war funding while dismissing temporary rebates as unsustainable.
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