Iraq invites Blix to Baghdad as Bush plans war talks
Iraq invites Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei to Baghdad to discuss disarmament as Saddam Hussein puts the country on a war footing and assigns control of four military regions to trusted lieutenants. Blix will report to the U.N. Security Council after considering the invitation amid U.S. and allied troop deployments.
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Suspected al Qaida operative arrested in eastern Pakistan
U S government sources say Yassir al Jaziri oversees communication among al Qaida operatives. He was captured near Lahore after leads tied to a captured Osama bin Laden lieutenant. Pakistani authorities and U S officials confirm his capture and note he is among the two dozen most-wanted figures.
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Mohammed
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Ground troops press toward Baghdad amid unknown obstacles
Washington reports 300 miles to Baghdad for U S and British forces facing speed bumps such as Iraqi resistance chemical threats and logistical hurdles. Analysts expect a two to four day ground campaign with 230000 regional forces including 145000 near Iraq. main push led by the 3rd Infantry Division seeks rapid advance while aerial and airborne operations prepare to seize oil wells launch sites and chemical weapons facilities.
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U S Carrier Off Korea as North Warns of Nuclear War Risk
North Korea warned the U S force buildup near the Korean peninsula could spark nuclear war while the carrier USS Carl Vinson anchored off South Korea. Roh Moo-hyun urged readiness for potential provocations during joint exercises with the United States. Rodong Sinmun accused the U S of planning a preemptive strike and war preparations.
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