*IRAQ: latest news and developments
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Admiral on TV (BBC World) now says only 7 oil wells are burning.
Barking_Mad
Non sibi sed omnibus
Interesting Theory
by La Republica (Italy) saying the story about Tariq Aziz (sp?) defecting was part of a CIA plot to get him to come and appear in public and then monitor his movements and have him killed. Could tie in with Saddam's death also.
Of course this IS just heresay and shouldnt be taken as gospel.
by La Republica (Italy) saying the story about Tariq Aziz (sp?) defecting was part of a CIA plot to get him to come and appear in public and then monitor his movements and have him killed. Could tie in with Saddam's death also.
Of course this IS just heresay and shouldnt be taken as gospel.
I thought the CIA had already admitted that the Aziz story was indeed a psyops operation, and pretty damned pleased with it they were too. Y'all.
Latest reports (unconfirmed) on Sky, ITV and BBC are all saying that Allied troops have taken Basra city centre.
Latest reports (unconfirmed) on Sky, ITV and BBC are all saying that Allied troops have taken Basra city centre.
Hawkeye Pearce
We're your friends man...
Think they're gonna go for the "shock and awe" tactic now
Hawk
Hawk
the scouser
the voice of reason!
N Korea makes noises
North Korea has accused the US of preparing a pre-emptive strike on its nuclear facilities, as US-led forces continued to attack Iraq.
This worrying first hint of Koreas feelings is worrying, and there could well be no troop leave from now on in. USA has already passed a senate motion pointing at Iran, so i think were going to see this War being widened as the weeks go on.
link here for korea story (bbc)
North Korea has accused the US of preparing a pre-emptive strike on its nuclear facilities, as US-led forces continued to attack Iraq.
This worrying first hint of Koreas feelings is worrying, and there could well be no troop leave from now on in. USA has already passed a senate motion pointing at Iran, so i think were going to see this War being widened as the weeks go on.
link here for korea story (bbc)
Front page of drudge
Looks like good news.
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Eyewitnesses Report Seeing Wounded Saddam Being Carried From Compound
Fri Mar 21 2003 10:32:01 ET
Intelligence sources now say there were eyewitnesses at the scene where Saddam Hussein's complex was bombed on the first night, ABC reported Friday morning.
John McWethy, ABC's national security correspondent, said on air: "Those eyewitnesses say that they saw Saddam Hussein being taken from the wreckage on a hospital gurney, that he had an oxygen mask over his face. In addition, intelligence sources say that there is a lack of communication between Saddam Hussein's office and his main commands and the rest of his government.
"They are interpreting that as meaning that there is some problem with his health. So they are optimistic that something has happened to the leader of Iraq, but they are still extremely cautious about what his condition is."
Developing...
http://drudgereport.com/
Looks like good news.
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Eyewitnesses Report Seeing Wounded Saddam Being Carried From Compound
Fri Mar 21 2003 10:32:01 ET
Intelligence sources now say there were eyewitnesses at the scene where Saddam Hussein's complex was bombed on the first night, ABC reported Friday morning.
John McWethy, ABC's national security correspondent, said on air: "Those eyewitnesses say that they saw Saddam Hussein being taken from the wreckage on a hospital gurney, that he had an oxygen mask over his face. In addition, intelligence sources say that there is a lack of communication between Saddam Hussein's office and his main commands and the rest of his government.
"They are interpreting that as meaning that there is some problem with his health. So they are optimistic that something has happened to the leader of Iraq, but they are still extremely cautious about what his condition is."
Developing...
http://drudgereport.com/
Kaka Tim
Half Arsed and Slapdash till I Die
BBC News 24 is reporting that an air raid has started on Bagdhad. CNN has been told (by the americans) to leave the city.
Reporters are suggesting that this is the start of the long threatened 'shock and awe' (i.e terror bombing).
Speculation that the war was planned to start today - but the attempted assinaiton on Saddam meant things started early.
Any upto date news sources on the net other than BBC?
Is canadian media less 'patriotic'?
Reporters are suggesting that this is the start of the long threatened 'shock and awe' (i.e terror bombing).
Speculation that the war was planned to start today - but the attempted assinaiton on Saddam meant things started early.
Any upto date news sources on the net other than BBC?
Is canadian media less 'patriotic'?
joe dick
hardly any animals were abused or killed
the cbc isn't bad. most other networks here in canada have as big an erection over the war and the weapons as the US. the french canadian stations are almost palpably anti-war.
the make alot of statements questioning the truth of what comes from 'official news sources'. so does the cbc - to a lesser extent.
the make alot of statements questioning the truth of what comes from 'official news sources'. so does the cbc - to a lesser extent.
Define patriotic!?!
Our media are trying to cover the war as best as they can.
Last night, one of the "guests" blasted the media for giving false information.
The commentator replied that they are doing the best they can, check their sources and if the news item seems credible, they report it. It is up to the individual as to whether they want to believe it.
They also interview people on the street. There always seems to be a balance of opinions...both for and against.
Since we are not involved with in the actual conflict per say, the concept of patriotic bias really doesn't enter into it.
We still support the war on terrorism and are already involved in helping Iraq when it's over.
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Kaka Tim
Half Arsed and Slapdash till I Die
The Blitz on Baghdad is now on live TV - shocking stuff. The whole skyline is ablaze.
Disgustingly the BBC has former US secreatary of state James Rubin giving a voice over for the devastation - telling us all how this was unavoidable, neccessary etc etc.
Blatant propogander telling us how to feel. Sut the fuck up and tell us whats happening.
Disgustingly the BBC has former US secreatary of state James Rubin giving a voice over for the devastation - telling us all how this was unavoidable, neccessary etc etc.
Blatant propogander telling us how to feel. Sut the fuck up and tell us whats happening.
joe dick
hardly any animals were abused or killed
massive explosion and mushroom cloud over baghdad - cbc commentator speculating that it may have been a MOAB.
very large mushroom shaped cloud. but not nuclear.
i don't know what you can see on the bbc - but maybe you should be glad you are not watching cbc - my wife, who had not really experienced this kind of TV war is in shock.
sounds of aircraft and bombs exploding seconds later.
very large mushroom shaped cloud. but not nuclear.
i don't know what you can see on the bbc - but maybe you should be glad you are not watching cbc - my wife, who had not really experienced this kind of TV war is in shock.
sounds of aircraft and bombs exploding seconds later.
Barking_Mad
Non sibi sed omnibus
There is obviously a very large area hit by those bombs. You have to wonder what they are targeting over such a scope.
I cant even begin to comprehend what it miust be like to be anywhere near that.
I cant even begin to comprehend what it miust be like to be anywhere near that.
N Korea makes noises
scouse,
The DPRK is a distraction, forget it! Do a search for my opinion if you are at all interested
).
Focus on the main event. The DPRK will come to nothing.
ON TOPIC.
Bombardment intensifies - Senior US official says it may continue for two days.
Source: TVB News HK.
Woof
scouse,
The DPRK is a distraction, forget it! Do a search for my opinion if you are at all interested
).Focus on the main event. The DPRK will come to nothing.
ON TOPIC.
Bombardment intensifies - Senior US official says it may continue for two days.
Source: TVB News HK.
Woof
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