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'US war against Iraq could turn into a nightmare'
Washington: With US preparing to launch a military offensive against Iraq, prominent experts have warned that America could face the horrible scenario of a pan-Arab call for jihad, collapse of one or more US-allied governments and an inestimable loss of lives and money, if war to oust Saddam Hussein lasted longer than envisaged.
Ministers urge caution on Iraq, Blair edgy
London: British Prime Minister Tony Blair came under pressure on September 22 from within his own Cabinet to tread a cautious line on Iraq, just days before the publication of a dossier London says provides evidence of the threat posed by Saddam Hussein.
Russia asks Israel to end siege of Arafat's office
Moscow: Russia on September 22 demanded that the Israeli Army lift the siege of
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's West Bank headquarters, saying it was preventing him from acting against Palestinian extremists.
'Arafat not to hand over wanted Palestinians'
Ramallah (West Bank): Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat will "never" hand over 20
Palestinians holed up in his besieged office whose surrender is demanded by Israel, a top Palestinian official said on September 22, saying to do so would be "political suicide".
Vajpayee arrives in Maldives on four-day visit
Male: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee arrived in Male on September 22 on a four-day visit to Maldives to push ahead India's special focus on forging close linkages with friendly neighbouring countries.
'Lisbon court rules against deporting Salem'
Lisbon: In the midst of Indian efforts to get underworld don Abu Salem deported, a Lisbon court has ruled against such a possibility.
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