Bush hails war progress as Blair talks near Baghdad
President Bush told cheering troops at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida that the Iraq war is far from over while coalition forces near Baghdad. He met Prime Minister Blair for talks at Camp David after briefing aboard Air Force One. He praised allies, listed coalition help, and noted dangers ahead as Franks commands from Qatar.
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Annan urges greater aid as Iraq conflict worsens
United Nations chief Kofi Annan voiced growing concern over civilian casualties in Iraq and urged the US to uphold humanitarian duties. He noted a Baghdad attack and pressed for an international relief appeal of about 2 billion dollars while UN agencies mobilized to resume aid. A convoy reached Umm Qasr delivering Kuwaiti-donated supplies amid fears over water and food.
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