Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Iraq War News
Bush 'offered Iraq deal to save PM': "Tony Blair is facing fresh questions over Iraq after claims that President George Bush offered him the chance to keep British troops out of the fighting."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Tension Eases in Two Iraqi Flashpoint Cities: "Tension eased in two Iraqi flashpointcities Tuesday as a truce held in the Sunni bastion of Fallujaand U.S. forces prepared to pull back from a base near Najaf,where a rebel Shi'ite cleric is holed up. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iraq sells more oil than expected to foreign firms: ministry: "Iraq sold higher-than-expected levels of oil pumped from its northern fields to five foreign firms who were successful at an auction last week, an official at the country's oil ministry said. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Sudan: Cease-fire with rebels is holding: "Firing guns into the air, rebels on camels and horses galloped into this dusty village four months ago, sending people fleeing for their lives and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Saudis deny oil prices tied to U.S. vote: "Saudi Arabia has denied accusations in Bob Woodward's latest book that it had reached an agreement with the White House to increase oil production closer to the Nov. 2 election, thus driving down gasoline prices."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Their beliefs are bonkers, but they are at the heart of power (20 Apr 04) in Radio Free USA
White House reels from Woodward book (20 Apr 04) in Radio Free USA
Iraq Coalition Shrinks, But Stands: "Honduras and Spain are both withdrawing from Iraq. They represent only 1,600 troops, and other allies vowed to stand firm, but the moves come at a time when forces in Iraq are already strained by violence."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
Old Trafford target for al Qaida?: "A packed football stadium could have been the target of an al Qaida attack, it has emerged."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Palestinians retaliating with rockets: "Palestinians fired a barrage of homemade rockets and mortar shells at Gaza Strip settlements and towns inside Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi, Israel said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Fresh backing for Iraq coalition: "Australia and Japan say they have no intention of withdrawing soldiers from Iraq, despite pull-outs by Spain and Honduras."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
Should Spain withdraw from Iraq?: "The Spanish prime minister has given orders for the country's troops to be returned from Iraq in the "shortest time possible". Do you agree with this action?"
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
Fresh backing for Iraq coalition: "Australia and Japan say they have no intention of withdrawing soldiers from Iraq, despite pull-outs by Spain and Honduras."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq
US challenges Falluja militants: "US forces besieging the Iraqi city say insurgents must surrender weapons or face renewed fighting."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq
Mediator optimistic about Fallujah deal: "An Iraqi mediator voiced optimism about prospects for implementing the ceasefire accord in the Sunni Muslim bastion of Fallujah. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US challenges Falluja militants: "US forces besieging the Iraqi city say insurgents must surrender weapons or face renewed fighting."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
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Bush 'offered Iraq deal to save PM': "Tony Blair is facing fresh questions over Iraq after claims that President George Bush offered him the chance to keep British troops out of the fighting."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Tension Eases in Two Iraqi Flashpoint Cities: "Tension eased in two Iraqi flashpointcities Tuesday as a truce held in the Sunni bastion of Fallujaand U.S. forces prepared to pull back from a base near Najaf,where a rebel Shi'ite cleric is holed up. (Reuters)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Iraq sells more oil than expected to foreign firms: ministry: "Iraq sold higher-than-expected levels of oil pumped from its northern fields to five foreign firms who were successful at an auction last week, an official at the country's oil ministry said. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
Sudan: Cease-fire with rebels is holding: "Firing guns into the air, rebels on camels and horses galloped into this dusty village four months ago, sending people fleeing for their lives and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Saudis deny oil prices tied to U.S. vote: "Saudi Arabia has denied accusations in Bob Woodward's latest book that it had reached an agreement with the White House to increase oil production closer to the Nov. 2 election, thus driving down gasoline prices."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Their beliefs are bonkers, but they are at the heart of power (20 Apr 04) in Radio Free USA
White House reels from Woodward book (20 Apr 04) in Radio Free USA
Iraq Coalition Shrinks, But Stands: "Honduras and Spain are both withdrawing from Iraq. They represent only 1,600 troops, and other allies vowed to stand firm, but the moves come at a time when forces in Iraq are already strained by violence."
In CBS News: Iraq Crisis
Old Trafford target for al Qaida?: "A packed football stadium could have been the target of an al Qaida attack, it has emerged."
In Ananova: War In Iraq
Palestinians retaliating with rockets: "Palestinians fired a barrage of homemade rockets and mortar shells at Gaza Strip settlements and towns inside Israel in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi, Israel said Tuesday."
In Seattle Post-Intelligencer: War on Iraq
Fresh backing for Iraq coalition: "Australia and Japan say they have no intention of withdrawing soldiers from Iraq, despite pull-outs by Spain and Honduras."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
Should Spain withdraw from Iraq?: "The Spanish prime minister has given orders for the country's troops to be returned from Iraq in the "shortest time possible". Do you agree with this action?"
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
Fresh backing for Iraq coalition: "Australia and Japan say they have no intention of withdrawing soldiers from Iraq, despite pull-outs by Spain and Honduras."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq
US challenges Falluja militants: "US forces besieging the Iraqi city say insurgents must surrender weapons or face renewed fighting."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq
Mediator optimistic about Fallujah deal: "An Iraqi mediator voiced optimism about prospects for implementing the ceasefire accord in the Sunni Muslim bastion of Fallujah. (AFP)"
In Yahoo! News: War with Iraq
US challenges Falluja militants: "US forces besieging the Iraqi city say insurgents must surrender weapons or face renewed fighting."
In BBC: Conflict with Iraq (UK Edition)
