When contemplating war, beware of babies in incubators: “The babies in the incubator story is a classic example of how easy it is for the public and legislators to be misled during moments of high tension. It’s also a vivid example of how the media can be manipulated if we do not keep our guards up.” On the CS Monitor [via Walker]
Iraq Said Likely to Have Bioweapons
“Despite its denials, Iraq probably possesses large stockpiles of nerve agents, mustard gas and anthrax, former U.N. inspectors say.”
Iraqi Hospital Prepares for War
“Dr. Luay Qasha is preparing for a U.S. attack on Iraq by turning the basement of his Baghdad children’s cancer hospital into a bomb shelter – stocking enough food, medicine and water for 500 people.”
Inspectors Step Up Iraq Preparation
“U.N. weapons inspectors are stepping up preparations for a possible return to Iraq, seeking new sources for satellite photos, scouting laboratories to test samples, and pressing friendly governments for more intelligence reports.”
U.S. Steps Up War of Nerves in Skies over Iraq
“The United States is intensifying air operations over Iraq in a war of nerves which military experts said on Saturday appears designed to show resolve and confuse Baghdad over a strike date.”
On Yahoo! News – Most-emailed Content
Disarm Iraq Quickly, Bush to Urge U.N.
“President Bush plans to tell world leaders at the United Nations next week that unless they take quick, unequivocally strong action to disarm Iraq, the United States will be forced to act on its own, senior administration officials said yesterday.”
On Washington Post: Front Page
Lauren Bush Falls Ill at Arab-Look Fashion Show
“A stomach bug rather than diplomatic jitters kept President Bush’s niece Lauren from modeling an Arabic-inspired collection at a fashion show in Barcelona, fashion house Toypes said on Friday.”
On Yahoo! News – Most-emailed Content
Plans for Iraq Attack Began on 9/11
On CBS News [via Red Rock Eaters]
Jets Bomb Key Iraqi Air Base
In The Scotsman [via Red Rock Eaters]
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“>History of deceptive claims about Iraq
In CS Monitor [via Red Rock Eaters]
