Moscow fury sparks off threat of new cold war

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Russia has recalled its envoy to the US and its ambassador to the UK in protest at air attacks by the UK and the US against Iraq. Russia has emphasized that it does not intend to break off relations with the US and the UK, but western diplomats believe that relations will now be very strained. Both the UK and the US have expressed their belief that the relationship with Russia will survive. Italy, France and China have also expressed disapproval of the action taken by the UK and the US.

Intnl Political Relations, United Kingdom, United States, Political aspects, Russia, International relations, United States foreign relations, British foreign relations, Russian foreign relations, Air warfare

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Dark deeds herald a new kind of ground war

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US and UK military action against Afghanistan is entering a new phase as special forces begin ground campaigns. The US is seeking to show that it is striking in all possible ways, including effectively lifting the ban on political assassinations by giving the CIA the authority to take any necessary action against Osama bin Laden.

Military Action, Prevention, Afghanistan, Military policy, Terrorism, Military operations

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