Person: Greg Thielmann

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Ex-diplomats hit at Bush Middle East policy

More than 50 retired US diplomats have written to US President George Bush to complain about US policy towards the Middle East, claiming that President Bush’s approach was losing the US “credibility, prestige and friends“.

Tue, 04 May, 2004

Powell ‘misled world over Iraq threat’

US Secretary of State Colin Powell misled the world about the threat posed by Iraq when he spoke at the United Nations last winter, a former top weapons expert claimed yesterday.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2003

Rumsfeld in ‘shocking’ admission over Iraq war

US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld yesterday admitted the US motive for going to war with Iraq was motivated by the events of September 11, rather than any new information on weapons of mass destruction.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

US accused of misrepresenting Iraq intelligence

The US government stood accused today of misrepresenting intelligence information to justify the war with Iraq.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

Australia 'knew of debate over Iraqi weapons evidence'

Australia knew some US government agencies had reservations about claims Baghdad was rebuilding its nuclear weapons programme when it sent 2,000 troops to fight in Iraq, Prime Minister John Howard said today.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2003