[at-l] OT - News coverage of the war.

[stephensadams@xxxxxxxxxxx (Steve Adams)]

I received the following information from the =93The New York Times=94 onli=
ne.
If you are tired of the talking heads on radio and television saying almost
nothing - - which is because they know no more - - and are wondering what is
going on, this may provide what you want in a well written and concise
format.  [I subscribe to this - - it=92s free - - but have no other
affiliation with the NYT.]

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In response to the start of the war in Iraq, NYTimes.com will be sending
extra editions of Today's Headlines as news warrants.  For updates
throughout the day, visit www.nytimes.com

Iraqi Capital Comes Under Air Attack as U.S. Ground Forces Fire Across
Border:  The intense bombardment began just after 8 p.m. local time and was
broadcast live around the world by television crews still in place in the
Iraqi capital.
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/20/international/worldspecial/20CND-IRAQ.htm=
l?th

U=2ES. Is Uncertain Whether Air Strike on Baghdad Got Hussein:  Defense
Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said today that he was not certain whether it
was indeed Saddam Hussein who appeared on Iraqi television last night.
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/20/international/worldspecial/20CND-MILI.htm=
l?th

Turkey Opens Airspace for U.S. Warplanes:  Turkey's Parliament voted today
to open its airspace to American warplanes bound for Iraq, both to transport
troops to northern Iraq and to take supplies to the region.
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/20/international/worldspecial/20CND-TURKEY.h=
tml?th

World Leaders Express Applause, Regret and Anger:  The opening salvos of the
war today earned the United States polite applause from some traditional
allies, expressions of regret from others and furious condemnation from its
usual enemies.
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/international/international-iraq-reaction.ht=
ml?th

- WAR IN THE GULF- Complete Coverage:  A special section includes the latest
reports from Times correspondents in the Persian Gulf, a daily news summary,
live discussions, slide shows, audio, video and interactive maps.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/world/worldspecial/?th

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Steve

P=2ES.  A damn bear ran off with my bird feeder tonight!

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