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Russia denies Saddam hiding in its Iraq Embassy
Moscow: Russia on April 9 denied reports that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had taken refuge in its Embassy in Baghdad.
US troops sent Saddam statue crashing to ground
Baghdad: US Marines sent a towering bronze statue of Saddam Hussein crashing to the ground amid loud cheers and riotous scenes on a Central Baghdad square on April 9.
Iraq war not about finding WMD, says Blix
Madrid: The invasion of Iraq was planned a long time in advance, and the United
States and Britain are not primarily concerned with finding any banned weapons of mass destruction (WMD), chief UN weapons inspector Hans Blix said in an interview on April 9.
Chinese doctor accuses govt of SARS cover-up
Hong Kong: Raising fears that the crisis may be worse than previously thought, a senior Chinese physician on April 9 accused his government of covering up details about the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Beijing, as other parts of Asia nervously invoked extra precautions to contain the disease.
US tanks enter heart of Baghdad: Reports
Baghdad: A convoy of US tanks entered the centre of Baghdad on April 9, reports said.
Saddam's grip shrinks; looting erupts in Baghdad
Dubai: The Saddam Hussein regime seemed to have collapsed in Baghdad on April 9 with US troops expanding and consolidating their control and large-scale looting breaking out in the Iraqi capital amidst scenes of jubilation after three weeks of war.
Iraqis welcome US Marines in Eastern Baghdad
Baghdad: Jubilant crowds welcomed US Marines in Eastern Baghdad on April 9, as Saddam's reign appeared to be ending.
WHO concerned over civilian casualties in Iraq
United Nations: Expressing concern over level of civilian casualties in Baghdad, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said hospitals and medical staff in the Iraqi capital are overwhelmed by the huge number of people coming in for emergency treatment.
Arab nations ask UN Assembly for meet on Iraq
United Nations: Arab nations have formally asked the 191-member UN General Assembly to convene a special meeting to adopt a resolution calling for ceasefire in Iraq and respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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