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OIC calls for urgent UNSC meeting on Iraq
United Nations: The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has called for an urgent meeting of the Security Council to take stock of the US-led attack on Iraq and take the "necessary measures within the framework of its obligations in preserving international peace and security".
War on Iraq codenamed Iraq freedom: Rumsfeld
Washington: Asserting that the days of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein are numbered, US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on March 20 said the coalition forces have hit a senior Iraqi leadership compound in the first wave of strikes.
Annan urges all to ensure Iraqi civilians' safety
United Nations: United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on March 20 criticised the US-led war on Iraq without explicit sanction of the world body, saying Baghdad could have been disarmed peacefully if they had persevered for a little longer, and urged all parties to ensure the safety of civilians.
US trying to confirm if Saddam speech is real
Washington: The US on March 20 said it had reached no conclusion about whether a televised speech by Saddam Hussein after the strikes on Baghdad was genuine or not.
US sees India, Pak nukes through different eyes
Washington: Asserting that nuclear proliferation in South Asia was different from the dangers posed by the "rogue nations" – Iraq, Iran and North Korea – a top US official has said Washington was pursuing "boldly different relationships" with India and Pakistan.
Major offensive to begin 'very soon': Hoon
London: The first raids on Iraq have only prepared the way for a major offensive beginning "very shortly", British Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon said on March 20.
Putin hails commonality of India, Russia on Iraq
Moscow: Amidst the US-led war on Iraq, Russia has hailed the common stand adopted by Moscow and New Delhi for a peaceful solution to the crisis and for strengthening the role of the United Nations in world affairs.
Malaysia apologises for ill treatment of Indians
Kuala Lumpur: Seeking to ease the diplomatic spat with New Delhi over the detention and ill treatment of over 200 Indian Information Technology (IT) professionals, Malaysia has conveyed "deep regret", sent police apologies and assured that the officers who violated procedures will be punished.
Analysis: Baghdad's Defense Strategy
Sometime last Saturday, Saddam Hussein was finally convinced that his French friends could not buy him some extra time and that war was coming. And he acted the way he always has by unveiling a war plan based on his favorite tactic of "cheat and retreat."
Iraq retaliates with Scuds; one civilian dead
Dubai: Iraq retaliated to US cruise missiles by firing Scud missiles at American troops in Northern Kuwait.
Iraq fires two missiles into Northern Kuwait
Kuwait City: Iraq, who is under attack from US-led forces, fired two missiles on March 20 into Northern Kuwait where they landed without causing damage, according to a source.
'Iraq war may pose dangers to minorities in Pak'
Washington: There was a potential danger of retribution against Christians and Jews in several countries, particularly in Pakistan, as a result of war against Iraq, the US Commission on Religious Freedom has warned.
Russia, China condemn US attack on Iraq
Dubai: Most countries including Russia, China and Germany on March 20 denounced the US-led attack on Iraq "violating" norms while a handful of America's allies supported the action saying it was "inevitable" to eradicate weapons of mass destruction.
Welfare of Iraqis is US' responsibility: Annan
United Nations: Promising that the UN would do everything possible to help the Iraqis during the conflict, Secretary-General Kofi Annan told the US on March 19 it would be its responsibility to ensure welfare of the citizens during the time American troops occupies the country.
US forces will be humiliated, says defiant Saddam
Dubai: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein on March 20 reacted angrily to the US attack saying it is a "shameful crime against humanity" and called for resistance.
US attack a violation of international Law: Iraq
United Nations: Iraq on March 20 said the US attack was in violation of the international Law and that it would take up the matter with the UN and the Security Council.
Bahrain offers asylum to Saddam Hussein
Manama: Bahrain's King Hamad has offered asylum to Saddam Hussein, the official BNA news agency said on March 19, hours before the expiry of a US ultimatum to the Iraqi President to leave Iraq or face war.
US warns of terror attacks in reprisal for war
Washington: The United States has issued a global alert to US citizens warning of potential terrorist attacks in reprisal for the just-begun war against Iraq.
US, allies begin military attack on Iraq
Washington: US President George W Bush says war on Iraq has begun.
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