Event: Persian Gulf War

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

general

The things BP doesn’t want you to know about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

“IT’S as safe as Dawn dishwashing liquid.” That’s what Jamie Griffin says the BP man told her about the smelly, rainbow-streaked gunk coating the floor of the “floating hotel” where Griffin was feeding hundreds of cleanup workers during the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

world

Ominous record as BP becomes largest ever oil spill in Gulf of Mexico

world

Kerry attacks may be affecting polls

world

Firefighter Red Adair dies

world

Kerry rallies troops as battle with Bush begins

business

Crude oil falls after big jumps

US troops capture ‘Chemical Sally’

COALITION forces have captured one of Iraq’s top biological weapons scientists dubbed “Chemical Sally”.

Tue, 06 May, 2003

Basra a city steeped in bloody engagements

THE key city of Basra is no stranger to scenes of civilian uprising against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein – or the bloody aftermath following the withdrawal of western allies.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Inspectors report keeps Bush on the war path

The UN chief weapons inspector told the Security Council today that Iraq has still not accepted the need to disarm – a statement that kept the White House firmly on the war path.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2003

Bush asks Congress for authority against Saddam

George W Bush has promised to seek congressional approval to use military force to oust Saddam Hussein as the White House considered giving Iraq a last-ditch ultimatum over weapons inspectors.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2002

Iraq improving weapons systems, warns US

Iraq’s pursuit of chemical and biological weapons threatens to become a serious problem, US Defence Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has said.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2001