Gulf grows wider between Anglo-US axis and doves over looming Iraqi war

THE gulf between the Anglo-American axis and hitherto close allies over the looming war in Iraq grew wider yesterday despite attempts to cool down the festering feud.

President George Bush’s spokesman last night acknowledged the divisions among European allies.

“The president respects those nations but Europe is not a monolith. European governments represent many different points of view. The president is confident that, if the call is made, that Europe will answer the call,” Ari Fleischer said.