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March 2003
30 Mar • Coalition forces advancing in "fierce fight" against Baghdad: Bush
29 Mar • UN approves resumption of Iraqi oil-for-food programme • US reiterates benign intentions behind war even as casualty toll mounts • US resumes bombing raids over Baghdad • Muslims across Asia, Middle East pray for peace in Iraq
28 Mar • White House reiterates war on track, frustrated by doubts • US, Britain possibly at odds over fate of post-Saddam Iraq • Iraq denies killing captured British soldiers • UN Security Council reaches deal on Iraq's oil-for-food programme • Iraq sees US-led forces encircling Baghdad in 5-10 days • Bush vows war will last until Saddam is toppled
27 Mar • Thousands of Iraqi tribesmen vow to expel American advance • UN Security Council meeting begins amid worst incident of civilian casualties in Iraq • Bush, Blair meet at Camp David for talks on Iraq's future • Coalition forces 'making good progress' in Iraq: Bush
26 Mar • US#dollar;75b war bill raises concerns over weak American economy • US-led war may have impact on 2004 US presidential election • Sand storms slow coalition advance on Baghdad
25 Mar • Bush to ask Congress for US#dollar;74.7b for Iraq war, terrorism • FBI interrogates over 5,000 Iraqis living in US, 30 detained • US republicans overwhelmingly support war, democrats ambivalent • Turkish, US officials discuss Ankara's intention to send troops into northern Iraq • Iraq denies Russian aid, says at least 8 invading troops killed • Second UK soldier dies in combat: officials • Jordan feels the brunt of war
24 Mar • PM Blair says 'vital goal' of war is to reach Baghdad swiftly • Bush says allied forces are slowly but surely taking control of Iraq • Saudi media warn of 'unclean' war on Iraq • Defiant Saddam promises a quick Iraqi victory in address to the nation • Iraq to receive massive humanitarian aid : President Bush • Controversy rages over showing footage of US POWs • Jordan's King Abdullah makes plea for country's security • Iraq says US, British troops killed in Nasiriyah battle • US President Bush predicts "tough fight" in Iraq
23 Mar • US General Myers says fewer than 10 US soldiers missing • Tens of thousands protest in US anti-war rallies • Massive anti-war protests held in European cities • Bush convenes war council, says Iraqi war may be difficult
22 Mar • US and British military forces step up war across Iraq • Senate trims Bush tax cut by US#dollar;100b to pay for Iraq war • Bush says war must achieve Iraqi democracy
21 Mar • Bush's 2nd appearance at White House to reassure, rally support for war • Thousands in anti-war protests around the world, some turn violent • Thousands arrested in anti-war protests in US cities • Washington freezes Iraqi US-based financial assets • US, UK forces advance north after launching ground assault • Heavy US artillery batteries open fire on Iraqi territory
20 Mar • Iraq says one civilian killed in US strikes • Countries including Iraq's arch-enemy Iran voice 'regret' against war • Abbas accepts job as Palestinian premier, opening way to new peace talks • US had informed Israel of the timing of its air strikes on Iraq • US warns of global terrorist reprisals as Iraq war begins • Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein pledges victory in speech to nation • US authorities detain 6 hijackers of Cuban airliner • US President Bush warns war may not necessarily be short • White House says Iraq war has started • White House prepares Americans for loss of life • Bahrain's King Hamad offers Saddam asylum • Bush's deadline lapses without news of any US troop movements • Blix regrets his men not allowed more time to complete their work
19 Mar • Turkey may allow only air space for US military overflights • White House says allied troops will enter Iraq whether Saddam quits or not • Riyadh proposes exile for Saddam to avert war • US, UK will not attend UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday • Countries voice displeasure over US decision • Saddam rejects exile ultimatum as world braces for war
18 Mar • Palestinian parliament approves powers for new prime minister • Bush ultimatum is contrary to will of UN : France • Canada refuses to confirm US claim of legality in Iraq action • Bush gives Saddam 48 hours to go into exile; US on high terror alert • Baghdad rejects US ultimatum for Saddam to leave Iraq or face war • War looms over Iraq after US, Britain and Spain call off UN vote • Bush to tell Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq or face war
17 Mar • Russia's Putin breaks silence to say US-led war a mistake • Pope John Paul II not giving up on diplomacy • US 'close to end' of diplomatic efforts to disarm Iraq: Cheney • Monday last day for vote on 2nd UN resolution : Bush
16 Mar • 'Diplomacy comes to an end' for Iraq: White House • New UN resolution desirable but not necessary for Iraq war: Spanish PM Aznar • French Foreign Minister says Iraq war is increasingly inevitable
15 Mar • Sunday's summit on Iraq seen as final effort at diplomacy
14 Mar • US to unveil Mideast roadmap upon confirmation of Palestinian PM • Security Council stalemate over Iraq shows no signs of abating • America's 'selected assassination' policy raises questions and concerns • Bush meets Irish PM as he tries to get votes for Iraq resolution • Turkey's parliament to meet on US troop deployment • US, UK not seeking UN vote on war resolution on Friday • Powell hints US may abandon UN vote on new Iraq resolution
13 Mar • New York City Council approves resolution opposing Iraqi war • France rejects British proposal on Baghdad • Discussions on post-Saddam Iraq well under-way • N Korea possibly reprocessing spent fuel from nuclear reactor: US • US seeks to justify its case for war against Iraq • US sticking to Mar 17 deadline for Iraq compliance
12 Mar • US looks increasingly isolated as international pressure to postpone war builds up • UN ambassadors of the world appeal for Iraqi cooperation, warn against war • Sharon denies Israel pressing US to hurry Iraq war • US hints at compromise resolution to swing votes in favour of invasion • Rumsfeld amends statement on UK support for possible Iraq war
11 Mar • Second US diplomat quits in protest over war plans • Blix denies discovery of unmanned Iraqi drone is a 'smoking gun' • Military campaign to focus on Iraq's defence infrastructure and collateral damage • France, Russia to veto US-British war resolution in the UN
10 Mar • Russia to veto new UN resolution on Iraq: report
9 Mar • Thousands stage anti-war protests in Europe and US • President Bush says Iraq is not disarming
8 Mar • US, Britain deliver Mar 17 deadline for Iraq to disarm or face war
7 Mar • Bush sets the scene for final showdown at UN over Iraq • N Korea nuclear crisis: Bush calls for multilateral solution • Bush accuses Iraq of 'willful charade' against UN disarmament demands • US says ready to modify text of second UN resolution • President Bush is scheduled to hold important news conference from the White House
6 Mar • US team leading attack on Iraq holds last meeting despite deep international division • France, Russia vow to block new UN resolution against Iraq
5 Mar • Pope rings appeal for peace on a holy day
4 Mar • Meeting between President Fox and Bush Snr not linked to Iraq: spokesman
3 Mar • British tabloid predicts war on Iraq on March 13
2 Mar • US President Bush vows to build democracy in Iraq • Arab leaders reject any war against Iraq, refuse to take part
1 Mar • Anti-war protests held in Philippines, Egypt, Bahrain • Iraq's offer to scrap banned missiles draws praise from Blix

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