Kuwait as Launch Pad for U.S. War in Iraq
Defense experts say Kuwait could serve as the main staging area for a ground invasion, with over 12 000 U S forces in Kuwait and thousands more in the Persian Gulf, while Saudi Arabia may not permit a buildup. The plan envisions 50 000 to 250 000 troops deployed from bases across the Gulf, including Bahrain and air bases in Kuwait.
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Center For Strategic and International Studies
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Taiwan finance minister resigns amid reform controversy
Taiwan Premier accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Lee Yung-san amid backlash over reforms to credit unions serving farmers and fishermen. Lee cited health reasons but said the ministry bears responsibility for misunderstandings. Vice Finance Minister Sam Wang to act until a successor is named.
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Taiwan
Lee Yung-san
Lee
Chen Shui-bian
Sam Wang
Ministry of Finance
Yu Shui-kun
Fan Chengchung
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Fan
Rural gang program faces funding cutoff after five-year run
Mount Vernon and Glenn County California run Project NewPath to curb gang violence by providing services. Funding, totaling 675000 since 1999, may end next month due to stalled economy and Sept 11 impact, threatening program survival. Gloria Sloan warns it will die piece by piece without support.
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Mount Vernon
Glenn County
Calif
Gloria Sloan
NewPath
Police ad program funded by new patrol car deal
Government Acquisitions of Charlotte has begun selling ads on patrol cars to 20 small municipalities to fund police equipment. Departments receive new cars for $1 and ad revenue, with restrictions on alcohol tobacco guns and gambling ads and room to reject unsuitable ads. Some officials oppose the plan as potentially problematic.
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Charlotte
N.C
America
Ken Allison
Marsha Pappas
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Iraq wary of pretexts as UN weapons inspectors return
U N and I R A Q clash over access as Resolution 1441 sets out strict disarmament demands. Baghdad denies possessing chemical or biological weapons and urges Security Council unity. Hans Blix voices concerns on reporting chemical industry while U NMOVIC tests secure communications for surprise site visits.
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Bush Administration
Washington
U.N
Hans Blix
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