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2 UK ministers resign in protest to Iraq policy
London: In a major setback to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, two of his
Ministers resigned on March 18, protesting his government's policy over Iraq, a day after leader of the House of Commons and Former Minister Robin Cook put in his papers.
China calls on UNSC members to avoid Iraq war
Beijing: Concerned over Iraq situation, China on March 18 called on UN Security Council members to work together to avoid a war as long as there is a "glimpse of hope".
Special meeting to discuss Indo-Malaysian ties
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's Opposition Party has called for a special Cabinet committee meeting to discuss Malaysia's ties with India, in the aftermath of the recent incident of detention and maltreatment of about 270 Indians, including IT professionals, by the Malaysian police on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.
War against Iraq should be avoided: Wen Jiabao
Beijing: The new Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on March 18 said a war against Iraq should be avoided and appealed to Baghdad to fully disarm, so that the vexed issue could be settled peacefully within the framework of United Nations.
Iraq rejects Bush's 48-hour ultimatum for war
Washington: Iraq on March 18 rejected US President Bush's 48-hour ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave the country or face military conflict while France and China felt that the "unilateral decision" was contrary to the will of UN Security Council and favoured continuation of efforts for peaceful settlement.
US heightens alert fearing terror threats
New York: Within minutes of President Bush giving 48 hours ultimatum to President Saddam Hussein, the US has raised terrorism alert from an "elevated" to "high", in response to intelligence reports warning terror attacks.
Australia to join Iraq war, expels Iraqi staff
Sydney: Australia on March 18 expelled all diplomatic staff of the Iraqi Embassy in Sydney following John Howard government's decision to participate in the imminent coalition military action against Iraq.
UN staffers being pulled out of Iraq as war looms
United Nations: The entire United Nations staff, including weapons inspectors and humanitarian personnel, are being pulled out of Iraq and relocated following the US directive to the world body to remove them from the country ahead of a possible war.
Cook quits on Iraq issue; setback for Blair
London: In an obvious rebuff to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the leader of the House of Commons Robin Cook on March 17 night quit from the Cabinet as the build-up to war with Iraq gathered pace.
Bush gives 48-hour ultimatum to Saddam to leave Iraq
Washington: Setting the course for war on Iraq without the UN backing, US President George W Bush on March 18 gave a deadline of 48 hours to Saddam Hussein and his sons to leave the country or face military action and said terrorist threat to America and the world will be diminished the moment the "tyrant" Iraqi leader is disarmed.
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