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Home » Spotlight » War on Iraq Another Gulf war was fought!! This time it was Bush Jr. waging a war against the same Saddam Hussein whom Bush Sr, had defeated more than a decade ago. The major cause for a war as put forth by Bush was that Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, possessed deadly weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The war was fought even as UN weapons inspectors were busy probing every nook and corner of Iraq in search of WMDs. Bush along with allies (UK, Spain and Belgium) began the war after the expiry of deadline given by US to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq or face military action. Photo Gallery War on Iraq US invasion of Iraq (even after the war US and its allies could not find a single WMD) faced vociferous opposition from a host of nations including France, Germany, Russia and China. These nations term the US decision as against UN charter that would undermine the importance of UN as a global body for world peace. War on Iraq-The beginning of Anarchy - Discuss this topic    Related Stories    US versus Iraq standoff December 15, 2005 Iraqi polling station open for historic election Huge blast heard as Iraq kicks off voting Decision for war based on faulty intelligence: Bush December 13, 2005 Iraq polls won't be perfect nor end violence: Bush November 08, 2005 US seeks UN consent to extend mandate on Iraq stay October 31, 2005 Iraq needs strong leadership to rebuild: Khalilzad October 17, 2005 70 killed in US air strikes on insurgent stronghold October 03, 2005 'US troops may reduce next year, if Govt emerges' September 28, 2005 Blair rules out imminent British pullout from Iraq Lynndie England sentenced to three-year jail term July 13, 2005 24 Iraqi children killed by suicide car bomber June 27, 2005 World tribunal on Iraq condemns America & Britain June 15, 2005 Suicide bomber kills at least 23 Iraqi soldiers June 14, 2005 New memo on 'oil-for-food' likely to trouble Annan May 22, 2005 Insurgents launch string of bloody attacks in Iraq April 29, 2005 At least 23 killed in wave of car bombings in Iraq April 21, 2005 55 bodies fished out of Tigris; 19 executed in Iraq April 15, 2005 Pakistani hostage appeals to Musharraf for release April 14, 2005 At least 11 Iraqi personnel killed in Baghdad blast April 09, 2005 15 Iraq soldiers killed by roadside bomb in Baghdad April 05, 2005 PM Tony Blair calls a national election on May 5 March 17, 2005 Over 100 war prisoners died violently in US custody February 21, 2005 Al-Qaeda warns West of thousands of deaths coming February 18, 2005 Iraq vote results confirm historic Shiite victory February 11, 2005 Baghdad: Six killed, US fire missiles to end siege January 31, 2005 Iraq seeks Indian help in its rebuilding process January 31, 2005 'Put the past behind; get friendly with New Iraq' January 30, 2005 36 killed in Iraq election day attacks: Ministry January 21, 2005 Ten dead, scores hurt in Shiite mosque blast in Iraq January 13, 2005 The War in Iraq was 'absolutely worth it': Bush No WMD in Iraq, the search has ended: US confirms January 04, 2005 Gunmen assassinate Governor of Baghdad region December 28, 2004 Those who partake in Iraq polls are infidels: Laden November 27, 2004 'Use of force against Iran may affect war on Iraq' November 18, 2004 Seek UN intervention, end barbarity in Iraq: CPM October 29, 2004 Marches planned to protest US invasion of Iraq October 18, 2004 Attacks in Iraq aimed at Bush's re-election: Putin October 12, 2004 Equipment for making nukes disappears from Iraq October 09, 2004 Bush, Kerry clash over Iraq in 2nd heated debate October 08, 2004 US rejects Annan's statement, UN firm in its position October 07, 2004 'Saddam's priority was fighting curbs, not WMD' October 06, 2004 More woes to Bush: 'Saddam never had WMDs' September 30, 2004 Some quotes from a leaked Pentagon document! September 29, 2004 I cannot apologise for removing Saddam: Blair September 17, 2004 US rejects Annan's statement, UN firm in its position September 15, 2004 Iraq pleads for more troops to conduct elections September 13, 2004 Insurgency in Iraq will be brought under control: US September 01, 2004 'If US weakens, world will drift toward tragedy' August 31, 2004 Bush concedes that war on terror is 'unwinnable' August 30, 2004 Calculations wrong, campaign success: Bush on Iraq August 30, 2004 No more Bush, say anti-war Americans in New York August 28, 2004 I 'miscalculated' post-war Iraq, admits Bush August 27, 2004 'We misjudged Iraq, but let's leave it for historians' August 13, 2004 UN Security Council extends Iraq mission for a year August 07, 2004 UN remains 'high value' target for attacks in Iraq August 05, 2004 We can't protect every worker in Iraq, says US July 14, 2004 Manila yields to pressure; begins pullout from Iraq W House refuses to give intelligence report on Iraq July 13, 2004 Pak diplomat Qazi chosen as UN's top envoy to Iraq July 10, 2004 CIA 'assumed and overstated' Iraq WMD threat: Senate July 08, 2004 US transferred nearly 2 tons of uranium from Iraq July 06, 2004 Bush unaware that Iraq WMD programme was abandoned US marine released by Iraq militants, says Jazeera July 05, 2004 Pak fidayeens to fight 'evil' US forces in Iraq June 29, 2004 Kuwait resumes diplomatic relations with Iraq US-led forces to hand over Saddam to Iraq 'Kidnapped US soldier killed by Iraqi militants' June 28, 2004 US transfers sovereignty to interim Iraqi Govt Abu Ghraib abuse 'big blow' to US diplomacy: Powell June 27, 2004 Saddam Hussein to be moved to new jail in Iraq 23 people killed in car bomb attack in Iraq June 25, 2004 85 killed, 320 wounded across Iraq in attacks June 21, 2004 'British troops tortured and mutilated Iraqis' June 14, 2004 No troops to Iraq without UN resolution: India 'US Army alerted officials on the Iraqi abuse in Jan' US not hoping 'large' troop aid after UN resol June 13, 2004 Seven Iraqi's killed in car bomb, several injured June 09, 2004 G-8 annual summit opens on upbeat note on Iraq New Iraq Govt has assumed control of oil sector: PM UNSC approves US-British resolution on Iraq June 08, 2004 10 killed in two car bomb explosions in Iraq June 07, 2004 Iraqi Government strikes deal to disband militias June 01, 2004 Many challenges remain in Iraq: Bush May 15 2004 British soldier arrested over fake photos of PoW abuse May 15 2004 Daily Mirror' Editor resigns over faked abuse pictures April 11 2004 We are determined to defeat militants in Iraq: US April 10 2004 US hopes of Indian troops to Iraq after sovereignty March 18 2004 UN probes into claims that Saddam bribed foreigners March 07 2004 US team all set to collect evidence against Saddam February 22 2004 US to conduct crash course in democracy to Iraqis February 09 2004 War in Iraq was a 'necessity' says Bush February 07 2004 Powell defends Iraq war; says apology not needed Bush launches probe into pre-Iraq war intelligence February 06 2004 Bush terms war on Iraq as an 'act of justice' CIA defends pre-war intelligence inputs on Iraq February 05 2004 Blair admits setback in WMD search Blair admits setback in search for Iraqi WMDs February 03 2004 UNSC backs Annan's decision to send team to Iraq Bush orders probe; but report only after polls January 28 2004 UNSC backs Annan's decision to send team to Iraq January 24 2004 US names new inspector for search for Iraqi WMDs January 23 2004 CIA warns of probable civil war in Iraq January 21 2004 US needs no permission to wage war, says Bush January 18 2004 Bomb blast at US headquarters in Iraq; 20 killed January 13 2004 Fresh blow to Blair over Iraq's WMD issue December 22 2003 'Laden will try to capitalise on Saddam's arrest' US soldier punched Saddam after he spit on him I'm still the chosen leader of Iraqis: Saddam December 18 2003 There were no terrorists under Saddam: Putin Saddam's trial in Iraq: Governing Council member December 17 2003 CIA preparing strategies to interrogate Saddam Zebari urges UN to assume leading role in Iraq Saddam Hussein should be tried in Iraq: Blair Saddam deserves death penalty, says Bush December 16 2003 Saddam denies his Government possessed WMDs Saddam must not face death penalty: Annan Iraqi people will decide Saddam's fate: Bush December 15 2003 'Saddam not cooperative in terms of talking' 'Saddam will be treated as per Geneva Conventions' Saddam's arrest to boost peace in Iraq: Annan World leaders hail capture of Saddam Hussein Saddam's capture crucial to rise of free Iraq: Bush December 14 2003 'Saddam buried himself as US forces closed in' It's the end of the road for Saddam, says Blair Events in the life of Saddam Hussein US forces show video of captured Saddam 'We got him (Saddam)', says a jubilant US Saddam Hussein captured in raid near Tikrit 17 people killed in car bomb explosion in Iraq 'Saddam Hussein in touch with his second wife' December 12 2003 Bush defends exclusion order on Iraq contracts December 11 2003 US-led coalition flayed over civilian deaths in Iraq India pledges $ 30 million assistance to Iraq Want a piece of the Iraq pie – contribute troops December 10 2003 India pledges $ 30 million assistance to Iraq US forces not to leave Iraq until 'job is done' US bars French, Russian cos from Iraq contracts December 08 2003 Al Qaeda to shift fighters from Afghan to Iraq December 04 2003 UN inspectors preparing for possible role in Iraq Iraq war claims first casualty of Indian origin December 01 2003 Saddam sought missile assembly line from N Korea November 30 2003 Two Japanese diplomats killed in Iraq 7 Spanish officers feared killed in Iraq attack November 29 2003 US will stay the course in Baghdad, says Bush November 28 2003 Bush visits American troops in Baghdad November 27 2003 'New US-backed Iraq resolution may not happen' November 25 2003 Iraqi Gov Council asks UN to back power-transfer November 20 2003 Bush defends Iraq war, praises US-British alliance November 18 2003 Baghdad not safe for UN staff to return: Annan US says it wants UN to resume its role in Iraq November 17 2003 al-Qaeda warns of terrorist attack in Japan November 15 2003 No quitting till Saddam, Osama found: Bush November 13 2003 UN should play a principle role in Iraq: Vajpayee November 12 2003 6 dead in attack on Italian Police base in Iraq November 06 2003 Iraq made last ditch effort to avert war: Report November 05 2003 Baghdad bombing: Two top UN officials sent on leave Al Qaeda using Kashmir as recruiting ground: UK Saddam Hussain is no longer a menace: Bush November 04 2003 Huge explosions rock Central Baghdad UN evacuates its 22 member staff from Baghdad Bush vows US will not run from Iraq November 02 2003 US chopper downed in Iraq; 13 killed, 20 injured October 31 2003 Saddam may be playing a significant role in Iraq: US October 29 2003 Bush urges nations not to rethink on sending troops October 28 2003 Several killed in car bomb explosion in Iraq October 27 2003 Massive blast rocks Central Baghdad; 2 killed Two massive bomb explosions rock Baghdad October 26 2003 Close shave for Wolfowitz as blast rocks Baghdad October 25 2003 'Iraq offers big-time business opportunity for India' October 24 2003 WB, IMF unveil $ 9.25 bn loan package for Iraq October 22 2003 UN, US need each other for productivity: Annan October 16 2003 France, Russia, Germany not to contribute more troops US resolution on Iraq unanimously adopted Iraq vote delayed to give more time to Russia, France October 15 2003 US rejects demand to specify power tranfer to Iraqis October 14 2003 France, Russia seek changes to revised US draft US proposes new UN draft resolution on Iraq October 12 2003 Seven dead, 11 injured in Baghdad bomb blast October 08 2003 Bush asks for troops, money to fight terror October 04 2003 US will transfer Iraq's govt to its people: Bush October 03 2003 US weapons inspectors find no WMDs in Iraq Iraq: India reserves comment on new US resolution October 02 2003 US circulates new draft resolution among UN members September 27 2003 3 missiles hit Baghdad hotel housing US officers September 26 2003 Seven Iraqi civilians killed in mortar explosion 'New Iraq resolution must reflect global consensus' September 25 2003 PM hints to Bush India might not send troops Bomb blast at Baghdad hotel kills one, wounds two US, Germany bury the past; to join hands on Iraq September 24 2003 France slams US for invading Iraq without UN nod September 22 2003 2 killed in car bomb blast near UN office in Iraq Bush to take up troops issue with Vajpayee September 21 2003 'Saddam Hussein in secret negotiations with US' September 19 2003 West Asia, Iraq issues to dominate PM's address September 18, 2003 Blix blasts US, UK for 'lying' on Iraq's WMD Iraq draft won't be adopted before Bush's UN address September 17, 2003 Indian decision on troops only after UN action: PM September 14, 2003 Clueless US fails to dig up WMDs; shelves report September 12, 2003 US soldiers 'mistakenly' kill 11 Iraqi policemen September 11, 2003 Iraq war: Geoff Hoon flayed for withholding proof France, Germany propose reduced US role in Iraq September 10, 2003 One dead, 41 wounded in car bomb blast in Iraq September 09, 2003 Iraq: Annan calls meeting of UNSC Foreign Ministers September 08, 2003 Bush asks for troops, money to fight terror September 06, 2003 UN discusses US sponsored draft on troops in Iraq September 05, 2003 'Lasting dispensation in Iraq only with key UN role' Negotiations over US draft resolution on Iraq begins US continues hoping India would send troops to Iraq September 04, 2003 'US to play main role in Iraq, greater role for UN' India, Bangla have own dynamic on sending troops: US September 03, 2003 US to seek UN mandate for multinational force in Iraq August 29, 2003 Top Shiite leader among 82 killed in Iraq blast August 28, 2003 Can you call Iraq conflict a "War" at all? August 22, 2003 US efforts to seek support on Iraq hit a snag August 21, 2003 Baghdad blast: 3 more bodies found; toll up to 23 Close Saddam aide 'Chemical Ali' captured August 14, 2003 US introduces resolution on Iraqi Governing Council August 10, 2003 Militants vow more attacks on US troops in Iraq August 09, 2003 'UK, US ready to back new UN resolution on Iraq' July 31, 2003 Member states want UN umbrella on Iraq: Annan July 30, 2003 Saddam acknowledges deaths of sons in new tape July 29, 2003 My visit has nothing to do with troops issue: Myers July 26, 2003 US may renew request to India to send troops India hasn't said a 'flat no' to troops request: US July 24, 2003 US Military releases photos of bodies of Saddam's sons July 24, 2003 Saddam Hussein regime is gone, proclaims Bush Iraq: US says troops must report to it, not to UN July 23, 2003 India awaiting explicit UN mandate on Iraq: Sinha Bush 'pleased' to hear about Saddam's sons' death US confirms Saddam Hussein's sons killed It's time for new Iraq resolution, says France July 22, 2003 'Saddam's sons likely killed in US raid in Iraq' 'Iraq war was a mistake; we won’t send troops' July 21, 2003 Saddam alive and hiding in Iraq: US official US eyes UN mandate to get Indian troops for Iraq July 20, 2003 BBC confirms Kelly was source for Iraq report July 19, 2003 'Bush, Rice didn't entirely read pre-war assessment' July 18, 2003 More dangers ahead for US troops in Iraq: Experts July 16, 2003 No intention to be permanent occupiers of Iraq: UK July 15, 2003 'Diplomat's forgery led to Bush's gaffe on Saddam' July 14, 2003 US soldier killed, 6 wounded in Baghdad rocket attack White House begins damage control over Iraq goof-up July 13, 2003 Iraq's new governing council holds first meeting July 10, 2003 Rumsfeld links Iraq war to 9/11 terror attacks July 09, 2003 No troops-for-oil deal with US on Iraq: India July 08, 2003 Biggest US operation launched against Taleban Blair stands by his case for removing Saddam July 07, 2003 House report damns Blair's case for Iraq war July 03, 2003 'Voice' of Saddam vows more attacks on Americans July 02, 2003 US will stay in Iraq as long as necessary: Bush July 01, 2003 Four US soldiers killed in Baghdad grenade attack June 30, 2003 Japan plans to send over 1,000 troops to Iraq June 29, 2003 Pak to decide on troops to Iraq after consultations June 27, 2003 No decision yet on sending troops to Iraq: PM No idea where Saddam is: Iraqi ex-minister June 26, 2003 US House honours Blair for supporting war on Iraq June 25, 2003 Iraqi ex-Information Minister nabbed in Baghdad June 18, 2003 'India has struck a deal with US on Iraq-building' June 16, 2003 US unleashes new push to root out Saddam loyalists June 15, 2003 '113 Iraqis killed in US bid to crush resistance' June 14, 2003 UNICEF warns of surge in diarrhoea in Iraq June 13, 2003 'No pressure from US on Indian troops in Iraq' June 12, 2003 US team to clarify doubts on Indian troops in Iraq June 10, 2003 US had ulterior motives behind Iraq war: Australia May 26, 2003 Saddam's son made a desperate bid to surrender May 25, 2003 Do not serve an "occupation" regime: CPM to govt May 24, 2003 Saddam's son Udai negotiating his surrender De Mello appointed UN special representative to Iraq May 23, 2003 United States disbands Iraq's armed forces India welcomes lifting of sanctions against Iraq Passage of resolution on Iraq receives mixed response May 22, 2003 Several Iraqis killed in clash with US troops Curbs against Iraq lifted, US-UK occupying powers US resolution on Iraq set to get unanimous support May 21, 2003 US to amend Iraq resolution further, postpones vote May 20, 2003 US ready to give UN independent authority in Iraq May 19, 2003 IAEA urges US to admit UN inspectors to Iraq Indonesia begins military offensive against rebels May 18, 2003 Former top official of Saddam surrenders in Baghdad May 17, 2003 Fresh strife among UN members over Iraq sanctions May 16, 2003 US does a U-turn, now wants Iraq curbs be lifted US bolsters forces in Iraq to tackle lawlessness US to consider accepting suspension of Iraq curbs May 14, 2003 US Gen Franks accused of war crimes in Iraq May 12, 2003 Bush sees 'a lot of work' ahead in Iraq Senior British Minister quits on Iraq issue US resolution on Iraq stands vindicated: Powell May 11, 2003 Saddam's letter asks Iraqis to crush invaders May 10, 2003 UNSC meets for initial talks on Iraq resolution May 09, 2003 US tables resolution seeking to lift curbs on Iraq May 08, 2003 India has a mission in restructuring Iraq: FM US to propose lifting of UN sanctions on Iraq May 07, 2003 US claims capture of another close Saddam aide Bremer appointed Presidential Envoy to Iraq May 05, 2003 Poland wants Iraq's division into four sectors May 04, 2003 US accused of war crimes against journalists May 02, 2003 All outlaw regimes would be confronted: Bush Seven killed in gas station fire in Baghdad May 01, 2003 7 US soldiers injured in grenade attack in Iraq Bury your differences over war: Annan to UNSC Apr 30, 2003 Rumsfeld arrives in Iraq; 3 dead in US shooting Apr 29, 2003 US' retaliatory fire kills 15 Iraqis: Al-Jazeera US-led war on Iraq was illegal: Kofi Annan Iraq's ex Oil Minister surrenders to US forces Bush pledges to help Iraqis build prosperous nation US will not permit Islamic theocracy in Iraq 'Saddam's link with terror groups will emerge' Apr 28, 2003 Would-be leaders plan Iraq's future on Saddam's b'day OIC demands speedy US withdrawal from Iraq Apr 27, 2003 Evidence found of Saddam-Laden link: Report 'India ready to help Iraq with relief supplies' India backs Iran's stand for a democratic Iraq Apr 26, 2003 40 killed in explosions at Baghdad arms depot 'Coalition must have standing at the head of class' Bitter debate likely in UN on Iraq sanctions Apr 25, 2003 Iraq's WMD may never be found, says Bush Tariq Aziz being probed by US on Saddam's fate Iraq's former Dy PM Tariq Aziz surrenders: US Bush fan of Iraqi Information Minister's style UNSC okays Annan to run oil for food till June 3 Apr 24, 2003 Annan wants coalition to assume charge in Iraq 'India won't reduce diplomatic ties with Iraq' Apr 23, 2003 Curbs on Iraq must be lifted, not suspended: US India to contribute $ 20 million, wheat for Iraq France suggests suspending UN sanctions on Iraq 'Iraqi state with religious elements is okay' UN sanctions against Iraq must come off: Fleischer Apr 22, 2003 Situation in Iraq fast improving, says Bush Infighting in US over post-Saddam plan in Iraq 'Saddam did not give me oil cash' says MP US tried to discredit UN inspectors, says Blix Gurudwara in Iraq damaged, Amarinder writes to US US has no desire to control Iraq for long: Rumsfeld Apr 21, 2003 US planning to set up 4 military bases in Iraq Declare Iraq WMD-free before lifting curbs: Russia Civilian flights to Iraq to resume after a decade Saddam Hussein is in Iraq: Ahmed Chalabi Saddam's son-in-law apprehended: Chalabi Two 'most-wanted' Iraqi officials in custody US is embarrassed, Iraq's WMD aren't surfacing Saddam, if alive, should not 'pop his head up': Bush Apr 20, 2003 US plans long-term military ties with Iraq govt Kashmiri lad in US answers call of duty in Iraq Apr 19, 2003 'India to remain neutral on Iraq' US asks Pak to join stabilisation force in Iraq Marines hand over control of Iraq to US Army Police captures Iraqi FM, turns him over to US Arab nations ask coalition forces to leave Iraq Interim govt in Iraq expected in weeks: Chalabi Baghdad residents protest US occupation of Iraq Apr 18, 2003 Iraqi Envoy says Saddam got killed in US bombing TV shows Saddam again appearing in public 'US anticipating Indian role in Iraq rebuilding' US troops capture senior Ba'ath Party official US firm awarded $ 680 mn deal to rebuild Iraq UN inspectors could be back in Iraq soon: Blix I was ready to quit over Iraq, says Tony Blair Myers declares 'victory' over Iraq amid caution Apr 17, 2003 'Afghan, Iraq wars set off new form of warfare' Saddam's half-brother Barzan arrested: US White House Chief of Staff says Saddam is dead EU to airlift wounded Iraqis for treatment Iran not to defend Syria in case of US attack 4 killed in Mosul; Franks arrives in Baghdad No 'oil for debt write-off' deal with Russia: US Bush calls upon UN to lift sanctions on Iraq Apr 16, 2003 US Dollar is new temporary currency of Iraq US has shut down Iraq-Syria pipeline: Rumsfeld India to wait for new Iraqi govt to set up ties US continues search for Saddam's inner circle Coalition bombs Iranian rebel group inside Iraq Iraqi Army's western command surrenders More to do before we can claim victory: Myers Chirac, Bush talk for first time in two months Apr 15, 2003 Victory in Iraq certain but not yet complete: Bush 10 dead as US troops fire on protesting crowd Pentagon unwilling to count civilian deaths Coalition forces focus on rebuilding post-war Iraq China strongly opposes US threat to Syria Syria denies weapons charge, accuses US of bias France appreciates India's stand on Iraq Don't play games over post-war Iraq: UK to UNSC Syria a 'rogue nation', 'terrorist state': US Future of Indo-Iraq contracts in doubt after war Syria might use Iraqi experts for WMD quest: UK War over, but danger to US troops far from over US continues to make veiled threats against Syria Apr 14, 2003 Internal feud in US; Chalabi may not lead Iraq 'Powell misled UN in his speech on Iraq's WMD' No UN role in setting up interim authority: US 'Election in Iraq a year after interim authority' US mulling sanctions on Syria as well: Powell Tikrit falls signalling end of military phase in Iraq 'Iraqi Generals struck secret deals with US' War images can affect children: Experts 7 missing US troops found North of Baghdad UN has lost its credibility, says Fernandes Syria not the next target after Iraq: Britain PM regrets Iraq war, calls for quick reconstruction Its difficult being in Saddam's family, says son Yemen grants political asylum to Iraqi envoy Saddam will be found, dead or alive: Britain US Marines backtrack on chemical arms report US forces step up battle for Saddam's hometown Top Iraqi nuclear scientist surrenders Apr 13, 2003 US' success in Iraq has scared Syria, North Korea US warns Syria on giving refuge to Iraqis Blockade at Pepsi plant protesting war on Iraq CNN news team comes twice under fire in Tikrit 'Russia provided intelligence details to Saddam' China asks US to protect its Embassy in Iraq 'Iraq's devt needs international community role' UN may send aid workers into Iraq on April 14 Blair asks govt's help to hunt for Saddam's fortune Apr 12, 2003 France calls for return of UN inspectors to Iraq Saddam Hussein's weapons adviser surrenders France, Germany, Russia seek vital UN role in Iraq Kurdish fighters withdrawing from Kirkuk: Report UN must supervise Iraq reconstruction: India Too early to conclude that Iraq has no WMD: Blix 'US contention of Iraq's WMDs proved wrong' Coalition focuses on Saddam's hometown Kirkuk 'Syria must not offer safe haven to Saddam backers' Al-Douri hopes US forces would pullout soon Apr 11, 2003 Berlin, Moscow want rebuilding of Iraq under UN Saddam Hussein's regime is gone: White House 'Bid on Saddam's life after monitoring phone call' Saddam Hussein either dead or 'running': Gen Iraqi forces have abandoned Mosul, say witnesses US seeks willing nations' help to rebuild Iraq Al-Douri meets Kofi Annan, asks for no asylum Torture victims of Saddam tell harrowing tales Bush, Blair launch new Iraqi TV 'Towards freedom' Apr 10, 2003 US troops killed in suicide attack in Iraq India closely watching developments in Iraq US marines come under heavy fire in Baghdad Baghdadis ransack homes of Saddam's inner circle India, Russia for early UN involvement in Iraq Kurdish fighters seize Iraqi city of Khaneqin Secret underground nuclear site in Iraq captured Embassy staff's return based on evolving situation Arab Group to withdraw request for UN meet on Iraq 'Fall of Baghdad was like fall of Berlin Wall' Iraq war is warning to all violent groups: Cheney Iraq's UN Envoy Al-Douri admits game is over Apr 09, 2003 Russia denies Saddam hiding in its Iraq Embassy US troops sent Saddam statue crashing to ground Iraq war not about finding WMD, says Blix US tanks enter heart of Baghdad: Reports Saddam's grip shrinks; looting erupts in Baghdad IA, AI services to remain despite Pilots' pleas Iraqis welcome US Marines in Eastern Baghdad WHO concerned over civilian casualties in Iraq Arab nations ask UN Assembly for meet on Iraq Apr 08, 2003 Bush, Blair endorse vital UN role in post-war Iraq DD scribe in Iraq had narrow escape in US attack Pentagon flies Saddam successor into Iraq Putin steps up diplomatic efforts for post-war Iraq Scribe issues SOS to save journos trapped in Iraq 'US seizes al-Rashid airport in Baghdad' Al Jazeera reporter killed, 4 scribes injured Cable Operators to boycott Anglo-American channels US troops will be burned in their tanks: Iraq Five wounded as Baghdad press hotel hit Govt, Oppn agree on resolution deploring war LS adjourns twice today on Iraq resolution row No Indians evacuated from Iraq, says Shahnawaz Annan sure of leading role for UN in post-war Iraq US plane drops bombs on Saddam's meeting place US bombs building in info that Saddam was inside Apr 07, 2003 Iraqi TV shows Saddam meeting with aides Five US Marines killed in Iraqi shelling Islamic terrorists entering Iraq: Report Three British soldiers killed in push into Basra Arabs shocked at images of US tanks in Baghdad US troops capture Saddam's palace in Baghdad US-led coalition must stop war immediately: BJP 'Baghdad is safe, still under Iraq's control' RS adjourned as govt, Oppn lock horns over Iraq Iraq rebuilding issue likely to dominate UNSC US troops, scribes exposed to nerve gas in Iraq Bush-Blair to review war, Mid East conflicts 'US forces secure Karbala, kill 400 Iraqi soldiers' British claim control of most of Basra in Iraq UN Security Council to meet tomorrow on Iraq Saddam offers 'cash' for destroying enemy Apr 06, 2003 Congress to table adjournment motion on Iraq Saddam orders Iraqi fighters to join nearest units Iraqi govt still controls much of Baghdad: US Iraq war: Battle-lines drawn for the final push Russian diplomatic team attacked near Baghdad Russian Ambassador leaves Baghdad Massive explosions rock Central Baghdad Apr 05, 2003 Liberation for Iraqis is near, says Bush US tanks roll into Baghdad amid counter claims Powell for inclusion of war opponents in Iraq work US-led forces driven out of Baghdad airport: Iraq US forces claim to have entered Baghdad city US forces tighten grip around Baghdad 'Blast that killed US soldiers was suicide attack' 2 US soldiers killed in battle for Baghdad airport Saddam orders compensation for families of casualties Finding Saddam not key to victory: US Iraqi TV shows Saddam appearing in public Saddam urges Iraqis to take on coalition forces Apr 04, 2003 War on Iraq: Illegal and immoral, rule jurists Iraq warns of unconventional raids on US troops US, UK more likely to find Iraqi WMDs: Blix Pranab criticises Vajpayee govt's role on Iraq 'Fatwa' issued against use of American goods Car explosion kills three coalition soldiers BJP deplores war on Iraq, says it's 'unjustified' UN humanitarian workers back in Iraq Saddam urges Iraqis to 'resist' US forces Saddam alive and well: Iraqi Foreign Minister US shuts out France, Russia from Iraq rebuilding UN for resuming humanitarian aid in Umm Qasr US troops capture Baghdad airport No immediate prospects of a ceasefire in Iraq: Annan 'India will review its stand on Iraq when required' Russia will continue to co-operate with US: Putin Building Democracy in Iraq will take time: UK US-led troops cannot take over Baghdad, says Iraq US troops take partial control of Baghdad airport Huge explosions rock Central Baghdad Apr 03, 2003 Screams of the tortured in an Iraqi prison US special forces raid one of Saddam's palaces US forces advance to within 15 km of Baghdad Saddam releases new statement, hails Iraqi fighters Protest against war: NBU cuts ties with US varsities Arab nations to call for General Assembly meet on Iraq A great deal has been accomplished in 2 weeks: Powell Iraqi television shows Saddam chairing meeting Russia not interested in US' defeat in Iraq: Putin US claims discovery of banned missiles in Iraq US helicopter shot down in Iraq, 7 killed BBC journalist killed in landmine blast in Iraq Apr 02, 2003 Arundhati, Jemima launch attack on Bush, Blair Pakistan Senate deplores US attack on Iraq US troops launch attack on 4 Iraqi elite guards Russia protests US bombing near its Embassy Russia steps up interactions with India, China Bush blames Saddam for Iraqi civilian deaths 'US willing to let UN play a role in post-war Iraq' Saddam issues new statement, asks Iraqis to fight on Saddam's Presidential compound hit by bombs 3,000 Arabs ready for suicide missions: Iraq Saddam calls for holy war against US-led invasion Annan seeks vital UN role in post-war Iraq 19 dead, 100 wounded in air strikes on Baghdad Not clear if Saddam is alive or dead: Rumsfeld US not engaged in negotiations with Iraq: Rumsfeld Apr 01, 2003 Setbacks for coalition troops likely, warns Straw All contact with Indian mission in Baghdad cut off US-led forces pound Baghdad, Karbala 54 coalition troops killed in last 24 hrs: Iraq 7 Iraqi women and children killed by US troops US missiles continue to pound Baghdad US-led forces moving closer to victory, says Bush Mar 31, 2003 Powell warns Syria, Iran against supporting Saddam UK announces $ 10 mn to WFP for Iraqi food aid Saddam must not be let off the hook: Robin Cook 'Deserts will prove a graveyard to coalition' Taleban leader issues fresh order to wage 'jihad' LeT founder leader calls for 'jihad' against US 'Only "truthful" side will be victorious in a war' 'Iraq has bought missiles; war may get bloodier' UK denies its own military's claim on PoW Naxals storm Pepsi godown to protest war on Iraq 'Three US Marines dead in Iraq helicopter crash' Saddam's palace hit as bombing continues Mar 30, 2003 More suicide attacks in store for US troops: Iraq Bush backs battle plan to push towards Baghdad Coalition plane, copter shot down: Iraq UK troops must return before more are killed: Cook Iraq war: Racist attacks against Muslims in UK UK gears up to face Iraqi suicide bomb threats 'Pak against pre-emptive strikes, war on Iraq' US cruise missiles stray into Turkey, Saudi Mar 29, 2003 US will accept nothing less than complete victory: Bush 62 killed in US bombing since Mar 28 night: Iraq Mulayam asks people to set fire to American goods 5 US soldiers killed in suicide bombing Need for consensus on foreign policy: Vajpayee Iraqi missile hits Kuwait shopping mall, 2 hurt 'Saddam has moved chemical arms to his troops' 'Pentagon was warned of Iraqi forces before war' US warns Syria against arms supply to Iraq US inflicting severe damage on Iraqi forces: Bush Mar 28, 2003 'UN must not appear to be legitimising Iraq war' Prolonged war would heighten Arab anger: India Kalam has a piece of advice for US on missiles US to send another 1.2 lakh troops to Iraq 'War on Iraq is against all canons of international law' 'Combative adversary could mean longer war' Pak MMA claims contact with Iraqi leadership UNSC agrees on oil-for-food programme in Iraq No evidence of Iraq using banned weapons: Blix Blair, Annan discusses UN's humanitarian role US Envoy, delegation stages walkout at UNSC War will end when regime ceases to exist: Rumsfeld Mar 27, 2003 Iraqi TV shows Saddam meeting with top aides Bush, Blair vow to remove Saddam from power Cluster bombs used against civilians: Iraq PM calls for peaceful settlement of Iraq crisis Ex-UN chief arms inspector flays war on Iraq UN concerned over Iraq's humanitarian situation UNSC members question legality of Iraq war India asks UN to ensure stable future for Iraqis Mar 26, 2003 'We will be relentless in our pursuit of victory' Blair says 'limited' popular uprising in Basra Kofi Annan urged to declare war on Iraq illegal Fierce fighting reported from port city of Basra Russia to seek immediate halt to war on Iraq 14 Iraqis killed, 30 wounded in missile attack 'Immediate evacuation of Indians not needed' Pakistan calls for new UN initiative on Iraq 650 Iraqis killed at Najaf: US Army officer 'Coalition responsible for post-war humanitarian aid' India, Russia for solving Iraq within UNSC ambit UNSC schedules emergency meet to discuss war Seven new explosions rock Baghdad early today Coalition making remarkable advances in Iraq: Powell Mar 25, 2003 India urges UN to stop war immediately 500 Iraqis killed in last 2 days: US Commander US' march to Baghdad slowed by sandstorm Allied troops close in on Baghdad, face resistance Stop war against Iraq now: China to US Anti-war protests continue to rock West Bengal Do not attack holy shrines in Iraq: Bangladesh Iraq prepares to use chemical weapons: Report Iraq asks Arabs to refuse to pump extra oil 'UN to resume the oil-for-food as soon as possible' Iraqi regime will be taken down: Colin Powell Arab Envoys call for emergency Council meeting '3 helicopters, RAF Tornado lost in accidents' Bush, Putin talk of supply of equipment to Iraq US asks Turkey not to enter Northern Iraq Mar 24, 2003 Five killed in US-British raid on Baghdad Saddam's TV appearance was pre-taped: Britain Hundreds of civilian casualties in US raids: Iraq Putin urges Iraq to treat PoWs with dignity Iraq claims to have shot down two US copters Bihar Assembly adopts resolution against US' war Saddam addresses nation; 'promises victory' 'Intercepted calls indicate injury to Saddam' Many US troops killed, concede Commanders Iraqi TV shows dead and captured US soldiers Iraqi city of Kirkuk hit by fresh air strikes 11 US soldiers captured, Bush demands humane treatment Mar 23, 2003 'US soldiers missing in Iraq, could be POWs' Fernandes rules out boycotting US military gears Stiff resistance in Umm Qasr, 160 km from Baghdad Saddam not as much a threat as US says: Cook Joshi defends Vajpayee on Iraqi resolution Iraq war: 77 civilians killed, 366 hurt in Basra US forces facing resistance from Iraq: Franks Anti-war protests rock US, Bush mocked at 'British Air Force plane hit by US missile' Egypt, Lebanon refuse to expel Iraqi diplomats Four journalists killed while covering Iraq war Civil Aviation secretary Roy Paul leaves for Kuwait Blair says civilian casualties in Iraq inevitable Iraq claims US plane shot down over Baghdad US air strikes on Basra kill 50, injure 27: Report US soldier held for wounding 13 colleagues British intelligence says Saddam injured: Report Iraq asks Arab govts to 'confront' US-led war War will severely hit Indian exports to Iraq Mar 22, 2003 Over half a million protest against Iraq war India not to oust Iraqi Envoys: Digvijay Singh US hopes to make Iraq a model Democracy Iraqi invasions threatens whole world: Khatami Iraq war may last longer than planned: Bush US bank attacked in Chile by anti-war protestors CPM accuses govt of not taking clear stand on Iraq US fears 'a war within war' as Turks enter Iraq Jamiat-e-Ulama condemns US attack on Iraq War on Iraq: An American Muslim's Perspective 15 Indians, Embassy building in Baghdad safe Powell calls Ivanov, seeks cooperation on Iraq 3 dead in bombing blitz: Iraqi Health Minister Iraq war: Opposition stalwarts court arrest UK Foreign Office legal adviser resigns over Iraq US persuading top Iraqi commanders to defect Iraq denies surrender of Southern division troops 7 dead as British copter crashes over Gulf All-party meet on Iraq fails to evolve consensus 'Iraqi troops kill own officers to avoid battle' Deve Gowda backs Centre's stand on Iraq issue Saddam orders to treat PoWs as per Geneva Convention 422 Indians return from Kuwait by Air India flight Iraq accuses Annan of doing the bidding of US Iraq expels CNN reporting team from Baghdad 1,000 cruise missiles fired in Iraq: Pentagon 2 British copters collide in Gulf, 7 missing One more US soldier dead in Iraq war Turkish troops cross border into Northern Iraq Two people injured as US bomb falls in Iran Denmark to send forces to aid US-led war on Iraq 3 missiles strike Baghdad at dawn: Report Iraqi regime starting to lose control: Rumsfeld America launches massive air campaign in Iraq Turkey opens its airspace to American warplanes Russia snubs US demand to expel Iraqi diplomats Baghdad in flames, Iraqi Army division surrenders US-led forces capture Iraqi town of Safwan Bush wants pro-US regimes in Middle East: Report Mar 21, 2003 Customs told to handle Gulf baggages expeditiously US has made a fateful choice of war: Sonia US-led coalition capture strategic Umm Qasr Iraqi soldiers begun to surrender: Pentagon War not to disrupt oil prices in India: Naik 'Kuwait city safe, no evacuation necessary' Saudi not to participate in war against Iraq US soldier killed; Marine helicopter crashes War on Iraq could destabilise other regions: Putin Several anti-US rallies held in Kashmir Valley Saddam offers big rewards for shooting enemies Respect Iraq's territorial integrity: China 3 nuns among 15 Indians still staying in Iraq US asks Saddam to flee, urges Iraqis not to fight Iraq war, a new momentum to terrorism: Fernandes 2,000 more Indian expats to leave Kuwait tomorrow Iraq has set fire to 30 oil wells, says Britain Use of force was a necessary step: US tells UNSC Iraq will not surrender, says Saddam Hussein Annan suggests changes in oil-for-food programme Russia and US are still partners, says Ivanov Iraqi forces set fire to oil wells: Kuwait Short war won't hit Indian IT industry: NASSCOM Iraq to ask UN to condemn attack as 'illegal act' US, British forces begin ground attack on Iraq US asks govts to sever ties with Saddam's regime US confiscates frozen Iraqi funds, hunts 'blood money' Iraq says four of its soldiers killed in US strikes US marine helicopter crashes in Kuwait, 16 dead