Where is the damned beef ? NY Times and Washington Post
U.S. Ready to Go It Alone on Iraq: “President Bush made clear on Saturday he would act against Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein with or without world support, and was said to be ready to strike within four or five months.” Yahoo! News – Most-emailed Content
Saddam Hussein Trained Al Qaeda Fighters – Report: “British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s promised dossier on Iraq is to reveal that Saddam Hussein trained some of Osama bin Laden’s key lieutenants, The Sunday Telegraph reported.” Yahoo! News – Most-emailed Content
Arab leaders appeal to Iraq: Let inspectors in: “Arab League nations are appealing to Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors in, to avert a confrontation that could inflame the Middle East.” Ananova: News
Straw: UN backs Bush on Iraq : “Mr Straw says there is overwhelming support in the UN for President Bush’s stance on Iraq.” Ananova: News
UN fears Iraq anarchy. World Press Review: Breaking News
Arab League Urges Iraqi Inspections: “Under pressure from Arab nations to allow U.N. weapons inspectors back, Iraq’s foreign minister said late Saturday he hoped the crisis could be resolved without a new U.N. resolution that could threaten serious consequences.” AP World News
War Could Unshackle Oil in Iraq: “A U.S.-led ouster of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein could open a bonanza for American oil companies long banished from Iraq, scuttling oil deals between Baghdad and Russia, France and other countries, and reshuffling world petroleum markets, according to industry officials and leaders of the Iraqi opposition.” Washington Post: Front Page
UN Wants Arms Inspectors in Iraq in Weeks – Downer. Reuters World News
War Talk Hits Its First Target: The Pivotal Ally: “After years of antagonizing, criticizing and disdaining the U.S., there are strong signs that France is groping for a more openly cooperative relationship.” New York Times: International News
White House dismisses Iraqi offer. CNN – World
Action Against Iraq Possible in January – Italy. Reuters World News
