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We must realise Bush meant what he said: this is war
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February 10, 2002
The Telegraph
ALONG Washington's Embassy Row, there is still a sense of numbed disbelief at George W Bush's words. He cannot not be serious, protested European diplomats.
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Former king of Afghanistan could return as head of state
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February 10, 2002
Iran Reporter
Afghanistan's search for a national figure to lead the country through a dangerous period of transition could lead to the return of the former king, Mohammad Zahir Shah, and his appointment as head of state in June, according to western diplomats in Kabul.
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New Path to Nuclear Policy
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February 10, 2002
The Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- Since he began his 2000 campaign, President Bush has sought to win recognition as the leader who cut the American and Russian nuclear arsenal by two-thirds, to "leave the Cold War behind."
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Undiplomatic behaviour
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February 10, 2002
The Telegraph
It is understandable that a party coming to power after many years of opposition should want to solve long-standing problems that it has inherited. Such has been the case with Labour and Iran.
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How Bush turned on Arafat
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February 10, 2002
The New Republic
Though lost in the sea of words parsing President Bush's reference to the "axis of evil," another equally historic passage was contained in last week's State of the Union address.
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UK tells White House to rein in the hawks
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February 10, 2002
The Observer
Britain revealed its increasing irritation with America over the war against terrorism yesterday when senior Government sources said that hawkish elements in the White House were using 'unnecessarily belligerent' language.
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On target with 'axis of evil'
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February 10, 2002
The Washington Times
President Bush's declaration of war against the "evil axis" of Iraq, Iran and North Korea has caused quaking among U.S. allies, many Democrats and much of the foreign policy establishment. But it was a vital act of world leadership.
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A year of political reform brings few real changes to Bahrain
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February 10, 2002
The Daily Star
STOCKHOLM: On Feb. 14, Bahrain celebrates the first anniversary of the plebiscite that approved the National Charter, the first step in the process of political reform that is intended to transform the country into a constitutional monarchy "on a par with other advanced constitutional monarchies."
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US prepares world battle plan to run for years
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February 10, 2002
Telegraph, Washington Post
America's top military officials are preparing a global campaign plan for the battle against terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, including an assault on Iraq.
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Tenet Lists Other Groups as Terror Threats
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February 10, 2002
Washington Post
CIA Director George J. Tenet this week identified terrorist groups in Lebanon, Turkey and Colombia that have no ties to al Qaeda but could be future U.S. targets because they have displayed anti-U.S. sentiments.
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Iran Closes Afghan Warlord's Office
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February 10, 2002
Associated Press
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran has closed the office of a former Afghan warlord who opposes Afghanistan's interim government and the strong U.S. role in that country, one of his aides said Sunday.
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China, Russia, Iran and our next move
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February 10, 2002
The Washington Times
China, Russia and Iran shared with the United States a direct interest in the defeat of the Taliban regime and the al Qaeda network that trained armed groups attacking them.
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As the World Shrinks One salient feature of globalization is loss of control
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February 10, 2002
The Los Angeles Times
Last weekend, a self-selected group of world economic leaders gathered in New York City at the World Economic Forum for a round of self-congratulatory discussions on the future of globalization.
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A Changed America, Military Fuses Old, New to Create a Lethal Force
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February 10, 2002
The Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON -- Eighth in an occasional series exploring the effects of the Sept. 11 attacks on various aspects of our society. Here was the U.S. military in Afghanistan: a bearded soldier riding horseback in a storm of desert sand, looking like something out of "Lawrence of Arabia."
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Afghan leader hailed as world's most chic man
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February 10, 2002
Telegraph
Afghanistan interim leader Hamid Karzai laughed uproariously when told that fashion writers and Tom Ford of Gucci had hailed him as the world's most chic man.
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Let the Axis Rotate, A Different Approach to Iran Would Better Serve U.S. Interests
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February 10, 2002
Washington Post
The United States and Iran have no formal diplomatic relations. In fact, because the United States has imposed unilateral sanctions on Iran, there are no economic ties between the two countries either.
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is a prelude to a world republic
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February 10, 2002
BBC Monitoring Service
Political group: Asadollah Badamchian said: The Islamic Republic of Iran is a prelude to a world republic. This member of the Islamic Coalition Society [and managing editor of Shoma magazine] also told ISNA: The world has seen the 35m-strong Iranian nation stand up to establish the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran despite the discouragement of the great superpowers and now, 23 years later, it is leading an independent and freed life.
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Iran may target Gulf oil reserves if attacked
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February 10, 2002
The Times of India
TEHRAN: A senior official from Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards hinted on Sunday that the country could retaliate for any US military action by targeting the Gulf's oil infrastructure.
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Iran rejects UK envoy as 'Jewish Zionist'
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February 10, 2002
The Jerusalem Post
LONDON (February 10) - Relations between London and Teheran were plunged into the deep freeze at the weekend after the Iranian government rejected diplomat David Reddaway as Britain's ambassador to Iran, because he is "a Jewish Zionist" and "a spy."
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IRGC: Iran should boost defensive capability to counter US threat
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February 10, 2002
IRNA
Tehran, Feb 9, IRNA -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)
said on Saturday that Iran should boost its defensive capability as
the United States poses a threat to the country.
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Iran missile trial fails, casualties reported
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February 10, 2002
Ha'aretz
A recent trial of the Iranian Shihab-3 missile failed when the engines exploded, reportedly causing a number of casualties. Experts say the repeated failures in the engines of the ground-to-ground missile will undoubtedly delay its production - however this does not mean Iran does not have operational missiles capable of reaching Israel.
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France steps up criticism of U.S.
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February 10, 2002
CNN
PARIS, France --France has again warned Washington of the dangers of unilateralism in its approach to the war on terrorism. French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, speaking at a European parliamentarians' conference on money laundering on Friday, spoke two days after his Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine criticised what he called U.S. President George W. Bush's simplistic approach to world politics.
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Australian PM says Bush's "axis of evil" appropriate
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February 10, 2002
Reuters
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Sunday comments by U.S. President George W. Bush singling out an "axis of evil" nations were entirely appropriate, adding that Australia remained Washington's closest ally.
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