Britain proposes six step to avert war over Saddam
The United States backs a deadline backed by Britain for Iraq to meet six disarmament conditions. Britain seeks U.N. approval with Spain and the U.S. co sponsoring a draft, while France and Russia threaten veto. The plan asks Baghdad to allow 30 scientists to be interviewed, destroy Al Samoud 2 missiles, account for UAVs, and reveal mobile chemical and biological facilities.
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Iraqs Unknown Threat in Final War Prep
Washington sources say chemical and biological weapons in Iraq remain a major unknown while U S and British forces mass near Iraq. Analysts predict overwhelming conventional firepower with hundreds of missiles bombs and thousands of precision JDAMs to force Iraqi capitulation, though WMD dangers could alter the outcome.
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Clinton urges peaceful path over Iraq disarm plan
Former President Clinton said a war with Iraq could be avoided if the U N backs a British resolution giving Saddam Hussein more time to disarm. He spoke at a Communications Workers of America convention and urged unity to let Blix finish his work.
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Iraq Could Jam GPS Signals in Invasion Scenario
Pentagon officials warned Iraq might try to jam U S military satellite signals and GPS guidance during a possible invasion, but U S defenses remain prepared. Gen Blaisdell noted pacific island Tonga faced jamming in 1997 and warned any country reliant on jammers risks grave trouble. U S officials also highlighted space dominance as vital for command, control, and precision weaponry.
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Sailors endure boredom aboard carrier ahead of possible Iraq conflict
On the 80,000 ton carrier in the Persian Gulf 4800 sailors stay busy with routine tasks as Tomcats and Hornets launch. Neil Cunningham, from Ashtabula Ohio, fixes planes when not shelving plates or reading about Saudi Arabia. Boredom and humility shape life at sea with gym time and bingo offering relief.
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