Saddam warned to co-operate

UNITED NATIONS weapons inspectors yesterday issued a grim warning to Saddam Hussein that there must be a “drastic” change in his conduct if he is to avoid a war.

After briefing British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Downing Street, the chief inspector Hans Blix and the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Mohamed El-Baradei said they needed "100% co-operation" from the Iraqis if there was to be a peaceful resolution to the current crisis.

Dr Blix and Dr El-Baradei stopped off in London on their way to Baghdad for crucial talks with Iraqi officials this weekend which could represent the final chance to head off war.