Thousands take part in US pro-war rallies

Thousands of people have rallied in support of President George W Bush and US troops in a possible war against Iraq, turning their criticism to anti-war protesters and France’s opposition to military force.

Around 2,000 people turned out yesterday at a rally in Orlando, Florida that featured a reading of the Gettysburg Address, while another 1,000 prayed and marched in Pensacola.