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03/07/2003
US announces $25m bounty on Saddam Hussein
The US is set to announce a $25 million bounty on the head of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein – and $15 million for each of his sons.
Initial reports from Reuters indicate that the US offical in charge of Iraq, Paul Bremer, will offer the bottom line bounty: alive or dead, as the US seek information on Saddam, Uday and Qusay's location.
The US launched the war in Iraq with a pre-emptive "decapitation" cruise missile strike against the Iraqi leadership on March 20.
Saddam Hussein apparently survived that bombing and a second strike at a Baghdad restaurant on April 7 – two days before the capital fell to the Americans.
Elsewhere, US President George Bush yesterday warned that anyone who attacks US troops "will be found and brought to justice". The President reportedly promised "harsh treatment" for anyone who brings harm to coalition forces or the Iraqi people.
About 230,000 Americans are serving inside or near Iraq, according to US defense department officials.
About 12,000 coalition forces from Great Britain, Poland and the Ukraine are also serving in Iraq.
(GMcG)
Initial reports from Reuters indicate that the US offical in charge of Iraq, Paul Bremer, will offer the bottom line bounty: alive or dead, as the US seek information on Saddam, Uday and Qusay's location.
The US launched the war in Iraq with a pre-emptive "decapitation" cruise missile strike against the Iraqi leadership on March 20.
Saddam Hussein apparently survived that bombing and a second strike at a Baghdad restaurant on April 7 – two days before the capital fell to the Americans.
Elsewhere, US President George Bush yesterday warned that anyone who attacks US troops "will be found and brought to justice". The President reportedly promised "harsh treatment" for anyone who brings harm to coalition forces or the Iraqi people.
About 230,000 Americans are serving inside or near Iraq, according to US defense department officials.
About 12,000 coalition forces from Great Britain, Poland and the Ukraine are also serving in Iraq.
(GMcG)
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Coalition forces make 'remarkable progress' says Hoon
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British troops suffer 27th war death
Britain has suffered its 27th death since the beginning of the war in Iraq 15 days ago. The soldier was killed in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle yesterday. His family have been informed. In Basra, British troops shelled Iraqi positions after they came under fire earlier today.
British troops suffer 27th war death
Britain has suffered its 27th death since the beginning of the war in Iraq 15 days ago. The soldier was killed in an accident involving a light armoured vehicle yesterday. His family have been informed. In Basra, British troops shelled Iraqi positions after they came under fire earlier today.
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