Iraqs secret nuclear and chemical weapons programs recounted
The article outlines years of UN inspections in Iraq, noting Baghdad's alleged biological and chemical weapons programs and the potential for a nuclear bomb if sanctions lapse. It covers inspections from 1991 to 1998, access disputes, Kofi Annan's 1998 deal, and proposed UN resolutions granting wider access and no fly zones, with timelines for Iraq to disclose arsenals.
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Browns avoid loss as Steelers win with late field goal
Phil Dawson drilled a 31 yard game winner after Alvin McKinley blocked his 45 yard attempt. The kick was replayed after a mishap on the block and Joe Peterson recovered the fumble before converting on the next play.
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Tennessee
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Siege ends as Israel withdraws from Arafat compound
The siege at Arafat's Mugata compound ended after days of destruction by Israeli forces and international pressure. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan welcomed the move while the United States abstained on a Security Council resolution urging withdrawal and renewed negotiations. The episode boosted Arafat politically amid Palestinian protests and disrupted possible reforms.
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Gordon Johndroe
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Forces Deploy In Middle East Foreshadow Iraq Invasion
Forces from A1 establish bases in Djibouti and Kuwait as US officials keep a wary stance toward Saddam Hussein. Plans show about 50,000 troops by November with 20,000 sailors and 255 aircraft in the region, including a Fort Benning armored brigade and Marines task force ready for possible invasion.
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Health insurance rise masks ongoing access gaps
The report shows 1.2 million more people gained health coverage to 240.9 million while critics note many still lack insurance. Medicaid coverage rose to 11.2 percent, with disparities persisting among whites and minorities. Bush plans for clinics and tax credits face Democratic opposition and debate about affordability.
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Community notices spark discrimination against sex offender
Kenneth Bobbitt, 58, released after 15 years for attempted rape, says residents shun him. He reports job and rental rejections while Fairfield County Sheriff Phalen urges tougher notification and supports oversight for offenders living near communities.
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Japanese Cabinet Resigns En Masse In Koizumi Shakeup
Tokyo AP reports Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's 17 member cabinet resigned en masse at a morning meeting. He planned to name a new lineup later as he seeks to advance economic reforms and reassure voters amid ongoing pressure to revive Japan's stagnant economy.
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