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Britain's BBC reveals it has key tape of dead scientist in Iraq row LONDON (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Britain's public broadcaster the BBC said Wednesday it had a key tape in which an arms expert, whose apparent suicide sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Tony Blair, expresses concern about the way the government presented Iraq weapons intelligence to justify war. Few Russians to sign up for alternative military service MOSCOW (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Conscientious objectors in Russia will be able to carry out alternative, non-military service, perhaps working in hospitals and orphanages, starting in January, but only a few thousand people are expected to sign up for it, officials said Wednesday. Afghan army launches first major anti-Taliban operation KABUL (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Afghanistan's new national army backed by US-led forces has launched its first major anti-Taliban combat operation in the southeast of the country, a US military spokesman said on Wednesday. |
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Saddam sons were "odious": NATO chief BRUSSELS (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 NATO chief George Robertson hailed Wednesday the killing of Saddam Hussein's two sons, describing them as "odious torturers" and saying that their demise should improve the security situation in troubled postwar Iraq. India's defence minister vows peace process to continue despite attacks JAMMU, India (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Defence Minister George Fernandes vowed Wednesday that an attack by rebels at an Indian Kashmir garrison would not be allowed to derail a fragile peace initiative with arch-rival Pakistan. No troops for Iraq without clear UN mandate: India NEW DELHI (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 India, which this month rejected a US request to send thousands of troops to Iraq, said Wednesday it would only reconsider if there were an "explicit" United Nations mandate. BBC reveals it has key tape of dead scientist LONDON (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 The BBC said Wednesday it had a tape of defence expert David Kelly, the man whose apparent suicide sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Tony Blair, expressing concern about the way Iraq weapons intelligence was presented by the government in the run-up to war. Last of Russia's Balkan peacekeepers leave Kosovo MOSCOW (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 The last Russian peacekeepers serving in Kosovo were due to depart late Wednesday, finalizing Russia's withdrawal from the troubled Serbian province, Interfax news agency reported. Climate not conducive to weapon confiscation, says Palestinian official GAZA CITY (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 A top Palestinian security official warned Wednesday that Hamas and Islamic Jihad cannot expect to keep their weaponry indefinitely if the peace process advances despite claims by the militant groups that they have been given guarantees they will not be disarmed. |
India's home-made SAM not a dud missile: defence minister NEW DELHI, India (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Indian Defence Minister George Fernandes Wednesday came to the defence of a jinxed surface-to-air (SAM) missile, saying it was not a dud and that the indigenous programme was being revived. Pride, elation and shock as US troops learn of Saddam sons' fate BAGHDAD (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 US troops under constant threat of guerrilla attack in Iraq greeted the news of the killing of Saddam Hussein's sons with shock, pride, exuberance and a dose of sobriety Wednesday. New Centcom chief John Abizaid meets Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf ISLAMABAD (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 The US Central Command chief General John Abizaid met Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday as he made his first visit here after taking over the command early this month, officials said. India's defence minister visits garrison where top officers attacked JAMMU, India (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 Defence Minister George Fernandes arrived in Indian Kashmir Wednesday to investigate a security breach that allowed rebels to enter a garrison and kill eight soldiers, including a brigadier, and injure three generals. Allies commemorate Korea War end, as 50th anniversary clouded by new fears SEOUL (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 South Korean veterans and old soldiers from 16 nations who fought alongside them are gathering here amid talk of a new war on the Korean peninsula for ceremonies on Sunday to mark the day the guns fell silent 50 years ago at the end of the three-year Korean War. White House aide takes partial blame for weapons flap WASHINGTON (AFP) Jul 23, 2003 A senior White House aide accepted part of the blame Tuesday for a statement in a speech by President George W. Bush that administration officials said should not have been made. |
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