U.S. eyes Saddam money amid funding seizure hurdles
U.S. and European officials say they have found at least 300 million dollars linked to Saddam Hussein but lack solid evidence to persuade countries like Syria and Switzerland to seize it. The probe warns much cash may already be gone, hindering action and risking funds flowing to insurgents or reconstruction.
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U N Iraqis debate elections and Charles visits troops
UN experts meet Iraqi leaders to discuss possible early elections amid plans to transfer sovereignty by July 1. Prince Charles greets British troops in Basra desert camouflage and later travels toward Iran, while insurgents target US convoys near Mahmudiyah in fresh violence.
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Al Qaida seeks to obtain weapons and materials
U S officials warn al Qaida retains danger after many leaders were killed or captured. Cofer Black says terrorists have the will and some expertise to build chemical or radiological devices and are pursuing materials, with a dirty bomb seen as a major risk despite not triggering a nuclear chain reaction.
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Gibson cites life as inspiration for The Passion of the Christ
Mel Gibson said personal life struggles inspired his biblical epic The Passion of the Christ. He spoke at Azusa Pacific University with 3,800 invited guests, defending the film’s portrayal and saying it is not anti Semitic. The film opens February 25 in the United States.
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Spillane softie image clashes with hardboiled fame
Mickey Spillane, 85, says he is a softie despite a long line of tough guy roles in crime fiction and film. His 53rd book Something's Down There features Mako Hooker, a retired operative, and is set in the Caribbean. He notes his career longevity, hair, and smoke as markers of staying power.
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