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Republican lawmakers oppose official inquiry on WMD in Iraq WASHINGTON (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 The Republican majority in Congress rejected demands by opposition Democrats Wednesday that an official inquiry be launched into intelligence on the issue of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Liberian government troops crow victory after truce agreement SAINT-PAUL'S BRIDGE/BREWERVILLE, Liberia (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Liberian troops Wednesday crowed victory after rebels retreated to the outskirts of Monrovia and both President Charles Taylor and the insurgents agreed to sign a truce. Burundian rebel group says it is committed to peace process DAR ES SALAAM (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Burundi's main armed rebel group said Wednesday it was ready for the implementation of agreements on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities it has signed with the transitional government in December. |
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NATO seeks to learn lessons of Iraq BRUSSELS (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld arrived in Brussels Wednesday for talks with his NATO colleagues focussed on post-war Iraq and the Alliance's post-September 11 military reorganization, diplomats said. Blix casts off diplomatic reserve to denounce Pentagon smears UNITED NATIONS (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 An undiplomatic attack by the outgoing chief UN arms inspector for Iraq, Hans Blix, on his critics in Washington met with understanding by some at the United Nations on Wednesday. Ahead of Paris Air Show, Britain's BAE considers options in US, Europe LONDON (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Facing a global squeeze on military spending and consolidation in the defence sector, Britain's BAE Systems has a tricky conundrum: whether to throw in its lot with the United States or nearer allies in Europe. Woman could be leading two-horse race for NATO chief BRUSSELS (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 The race to succeed George Robertson as NATO secretary general has narrowed to two names, including one who could be the Alliance's first female boss if chosen, diplomats said Wednesday. British PM refuses to appear before second Iraq inquiry LONDON (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday he would not appear before a parliamentary foreign affairs committee probing claims that the government embellished intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction to beef up the case for war. Defence chief says Canada well-placed to fulfill Afghan mission OTTAWA (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Canada's defence chief said Wednesday that his forces were well-prepared for their key role in an international force in Afghanistan, but would be stretched if Canada takes on any other international missions in the next 18 months. |
British prime minister refuses to appear before second inquiry on Iraq LONDON (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Wednesday he would not appear before a parliamentary foreign affairs committee probing claims that the government embellished intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction to beef up the case for war. Japan PM struggles to defend support for US with no Iraqi WMD found TOKYO (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi struggled to justify his support for the Iraq war Wednesday as he came under fire from opposition leaders amid the continued failure of the US occupation forces to unearth Saddam Hussein's alleged weapons of mass destruction. Taiwan air force grounds trainer fleet after plane feared crashed TAIPEI (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 The Taiwanese Air Force on Wednesday grounded its fleet of locally manufactured twin-seat training aircraft after one plane was feared to have crashed Wednesday, the air force said. China streamlining its military: report WASHINGTON (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 China has decided to cut its military by 20 percent -- some 500,000 troops -- over the next five years, streamline its operations, but beef up its forces facing Taiwan, The Washington Post said Wednesday. Malaysia eyes missile technology from Brazil, Bosnia KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Malaysia plans to manufacture its own guided missiles and is eyeing technology from Bosnia and Brazil, Deputy Defense Minister Shafie Apdal said Wednesday. Philippine military says Abu Sayyaf strength diminished MANILA (AFP) Jun 11, 2003 Intensified military operations against the Abu Sayyaf has considerably diminished the Muslim kidnap gang's strength, nut the gunmen remain a terrorist threat in the southern Philippines, the armed forces said Wednesday. |
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