In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Intelligence services 'must answer for Iraq WMD claims': "Intelligence chiefs should explain why they believed Iraq possessed banned weapons of mass destruction before the coalition invasion, outgoing US weapons inspector David Kay said."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Kay Doubts Presence of Illicit Iraq Arms: "The outgoing chief U.S. weapons inspector says his inability to find illicit arms in Iraq raises serious questions about American intelligence-gathering. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iraqi Cleric Shows Political Clout: "Many Americans tend to be wary about aging Shiite Muslim clerics who dabble in politics. They recall how Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transformed Iran into a rabidly anti-American state and changed the region's political map as well. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Blair feared Chirac was "out to get him" before Iraq war: "Tony Blair believed that Jacques Chirac was "out to get him" ahead of the Iraq war, because the French leader feared Britain's prime minister was usurping his own position as the natural leader of Europe, the Financial Times (FT) newspaper reported. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iraqi Women Deal With Mixed Legacy: "With the backing of the U.S.-led coalition, Nidal Jreo was appointed in July as the first woman judge in the conservative Shiite Muslim city Najaf. Six months later, she has yet to hear her first case. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Jordanian driver for Japan forces killed near Baghdad in IraqWar.ru (English)
US must quit Iraq before vote, say Sunnis in IraqWar.ru (English)
Iraqi women deal with mixed legacy: "With the backing of the U.S.-led coalition, Nidal Jreo was appointed in July as the first woman judge in the conservative Shiite Muslim city Najaf. Six months later, she has yet to hear her first case."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Troops in Iraq struggle with language: "U.S. troops warned Iraqi guards they should leave the area because it was "risky." The Iraqis thought the soldiers threatened them unless they brought "whisky.""
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Kay doubts presence of illicit Iraq arms: "The outgoing chief U.S. weapons inspector says his inability to find illicit arms in Iraq raises serious questions about American intelligence-gathering."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
U.S. loses fifth copter this month in Iraq: "The U.S. military lost its fifth helicopter this month in Iraq, which crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a soldier whose boat had capsized. The aircraft's two crew members and the soldier remained missing Monday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Hunt for missing helicopter crew: "A search is under way for two crew members of a US helicopter that crashed in Iraq's Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier, the military said."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Robin's Winds of War: Jan 26/04: "Welcome! Our goal is to give you one power-packed briefing of insights, news and trends from the global War on Terror that leaves you stimulated, informed, and occasionally amused every Monday & Thursday. Today's "Winds of War" is brought to you by Robin Burk.
TOP TOPICS
- The threat of nuclear proliferation, especially to non-state entities (such as Islamacist terror networks) is serious and growing. Libya's decision to renounce WMD programs has blown the cover off of a black market in nuclear technologies.The head of the IAEA, Mohammed elBaradai, says that illicit trafficking of nuclear-related material and equipment has grown so widespread that it amounts to a Wal-Mart for weapons-seeking countries.
- The IAEA has acquiesced to a continued US role in dismantling Libya's programs; key equipment and materials are already being prepared for shipment to the US for safekeeping. A Congressional delegation visted Tripoli by invitation this weekend.
- LT Gen Sanchez says there are signs of increased cooperation between al Qaeda and the Baathist remnants . However, an al Qaeda magazine has reportedly urged jihadis to leave Iraq and fight the US elsewhere because the large number of Muslim deaths from their attacks have created a backlash.
Other Topics Today Include: Blair, Straw defend the decision to invade Iraq; Iraqi WMD in Syria?; Iraqi Marines; power struggle in Iran; prisoner swap in ME ; Israel & her neighbours; al Qaeda supporter indicted in US ; China and France get together; German armed forces restructure.
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In Command Post: Irak
Australia Says Iraq WMD May Yet Be Found: "Australia has no regrets over its involvement in the Iraq war and believes weapons of mass destruction might still be found, the government said Monday. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Kay: U.S. Must Explain Iraq WMD Research: "U.S. intelligence agencies need to explain why their research indicated Iraq possessed banned weapons before the American-led invasion, says the outgoing top U.S. inspector, who now believes Saddam Hussein had no such arms. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
U.S. Searches for 2 Pilots in Iraq Crash: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
UN to Decide on Iraq, Three U.S. Soldiers Missing: "U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan saidhe may decide as early as Monday on sending a mission to help aU.S. handover of power to Iraqis, while U.S. forces searchedfor three missing military personnel. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Search on for 2 Army Pilots in Iraq Crash: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iraq set to dominate Cheney talks with Berlusconi: "The reconstruction of Iraq will be high on the agenda when visiting US Vice President Dick Cheney holds talks with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in Rome, diplomats here said. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Search on for 2 Army pilots in Iraq crash: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
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In Command Post: Irak
Army copter crashes into Tigris; 2 aboard: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Back and enlightened: " Yep, another long period with very little posts, sorry about that. I was at the Himalayan Institute for the weekend (a really cool place, by the way, partly because it gives you a break from these evil computing devices and the cynicism that comes with surfing the web too much), and now I'm sitting up straighter and think I might actually start doing yoga or at least some exercise..."
In Catalyzer Newsroom
Kay Asks Why U.S. Thought Iraq Had WMD: "U.S. intelligence agencies need to explain why their research indicated Iraq possessed banned weapons before the American-led invasion, says the outgoing top U.S. inspector, who now believes Saddam Hussein had no such arms. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Kay asks why U.S. thought Iraq had WMD: "U.S. intelligence agencies need to explain why their research indicated Iraq possessed banned weapons before the American-led invasion, says the outgoing top U.S. inspector, who now believes Saddam Hussein had no such arms."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Army Chopper Crashes in Iraq; 2 on Board: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Dean: Iraqi Standard of Living Worse Now: "Democratic presidential hopeful Howard Dean said Sunday that the standard of living for Iraqis is a "whole lot worse" since Saddam Hussein's removal from power in last year's American-led invasion. (AP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Democrats Call for Probe of Iraq Weapons Claims: "Democratic presidential candidateSen. John Kerry said on Sunday the Bush administration,including Vice President Dick Cheney, should be "heldaccountable" for claims Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Army chopper crashes in Iraq; 2 on board: "A U.S. helicopter crashed in the Tigris river while searching for a missing soldier on Sunday, and the aircraft's two crew members were missing, the military said."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Iranian hard-liners veto election bill: "Iran's hard-line Guardian Council vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have curbed its power, throwing elections into doubt in a historic confrontation between reformers and conservatives."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Kay: Lack of Iraqi WMD requires review: "U.S. intelligence agencies need to explain why their research indicated Iraq possessed banned weapons before the American-led invasion, says the outgoing top U.S. inspector, who now believes Saddam Hussein had no such arms."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Syria denies weapons received before war: "Syria on Sunday denied claims that it received weapons of mass destruction from Iraq shortly before the United States and its allies invaded."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
US abuses human rights in Iraq, useless compensation system: "According to a new report, the US military in Iraq is arrogant and cruel when dealing with Iraqis seeking compensation for wrongful death, injuries and property destruction. The report, authored by Iraq Occupation Watch and The National Association for the Defense of Human Rights in Iraq (NADHRI), slams US military practice in Iraq since March 1, 2003 and charges that the US compensation system in Iraq is useless. The "Joint Report on Civilian Casualties and Claims Related to US Military Operations", investigates cases of civilian casualties caused by random shootings, house searches, car accidents between civilian and military vehicles, and deaths caused by cluster bombs. It also explores how the compensation system is working. Chris Spannos reports for eIraq."
In Electronic Iraq
US Army lied on killing Journalists in Palestine Hotel in Baghdad: "In a report Reporters Without Borders called today for the reopening of the enquiry into who was really responsible for the US Army's "criminal negligence" in shooting at the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad on 8 April 2003 and causing the death of two journalists. Reporters Without Borders called today for the reopening of the enquiry into who was really responsible for the US Army's "criminal negligence" in shooting at the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad on 8 April 2003 and causing the death of two journalists - Ukrainian cameramen Taras Protsyuk (of Reuters news agency) and Spaniard Jos Couso (of the Spanish TV station Telecinco)."
In Electronic Iraq
Howard Dean: Iraqis Are Worse Off Now: "
"You can say that it's great that Saddam is gone and I'm sure that a lot of Iraqis feel it is great that Saddam is gone," said the former Vermont governor , an unflinching critic of the war against Iraq. "But a lot of them gave their lives. And their living standard is a whole lot worse now than it was before."
Feel free to refute or defend the statement while I dig up some links."
In Command Post: Irak
