Military backs U.S. Iraq troop deployment in Turkey
Turkey's top general supported allowing U S troops for an Iraq war amid pressure on lawmakers who had rejected a deployment measure. Washington linked a $15 billion aid package to approval for about 62,000 Turkish troops for a northern front against Saddam Hussein.
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Powers vow to block U.N. backing for war
Paris and Moscow pledge to block any U.N. approval for war against Iraq. France Germany and Russia aim to resist U.S. and Britain, signaling a possible veto on a second Security Council resolution. Powell travels to lobby, while Turkey's stance and public opposition complicate prospects.
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Shock and Awe plan to hit Iraq with far more precision bombs
Washington reports that an opening air campaign could use ten times as many precision guided weapons as 1991. Rumsfeld Franks and Bush discussed invasion plans with Bush undecided. Up to 230,000 troops ready. National Guard calls rose to 176,553.
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US dollar diplomacy and the Iraq vote tug of war
United Nations deliberations on Iraq see states like Bulgaria Chile and Turkey trading economic leverage for positions. The U S offers aid and large trade incentives while House actions favor some allies, with Saudi-like stakes and a Turkish troop proposal tied to a broader frontline plan.
Haifa bus bombing kills students and bystanders
A bomber on a bus in Haifa exploded, killing at least 16 and injuring 55, including about 10 students from Haifa University. Two soldiers also died. Authorities identified the bomber as Mahmoud Hamdan Kawasme, 20, of Hebron. Security measures followed as Israeli forces pushed into Gaza and West Bank areas.
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