Chemical weapons claim is reviewed May 23 2003
The CIA and other intelligence agencies are reviewing the accuracy of their pre-war views of Iraq, including claims of a large-scale programme to develop chemical, biological and nuclear weapons. more

UN speaks out for people May 23 2003
United Nations humanitarian aid agencies moved quickly today to demand a speedy restoration of security and basic services in Iraq, following the UN Security Council's vote to end 13 years of economic sanctions. more

Iraq colonel: New probe May 23 2003
An inquiry is to be launched into the running of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish Regiment while it was under the command of Colonel Tim Collins, the MoD confirmed today. more

'I will be cleared' May 22 2003
Colonel Tim Collins was said today to be confident of being cleared by an investigation into his conduct during the war in Iraq. more

Army officer in Iraq conduct probe May 21 2003
A high-profile British Army officer is being investigated over allegations about his conduct in Iraq, it emerged today. more

Mine victim to back charity May 21 2003
A television producer who lost his right leg when he stepped on a landmine in northern Iraq held one of the deadly weapons for the first time today. more

GBH shame soldier can go to Iraq May 21 2003
A soldier walked free from court so that he can fly out to Iraq next month with his Catterick-based regiment. more

Gigging against the war May 16 2003
Protesters who opposed the conflict in Iraq are putting on a benefit gig in Stockton. more

'Allow UN into Iraq' May 15 2003
Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook today called on Britain and America to allow United Nations weapons inspectors back into Iraq. more

Iraqi genocide fear May 14 2003
A mass grave outside Baghdad which may contain the remains of up to 15,000 bodies provides justification for the war in Iraq, Saddam Hussein's former head of protocol said today. more

Mass grave discovery 'justifies war' May 14 2003
A mass grave outside Baghdad which may contain the remains of up to 15,000 bodies provides justification for the war in Iraq, Saddam Hussein's former head of protocol said today. more

'Dr Germ' hands herself over May 13 2003
The British-trained Iraqi scientist known as "Dr Germ" for her work in creating weapons-grade anthrax has surrendered, US forces said last night. more

Gaza sealed off  May 12 2003
Israel sealed off the Gaza Strip today and imposed the most sweeping travel restrictions in years, as US Secretary of State Colin Powell ended his Mideast peace mission with little to show for it. more

We will find WMD May 11 2003
There are undoubtedly weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and it is an absolute certainty that they will be found. more

Iraq recovery pledge May 10 2003
The coalition countries' proposals to run Iraq for up to a year and control its potentially vast oil revenues is not a blueprint for creaming off funds to pay for the war, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has pledged. more

Soldiers die on mercy mission May 10 2003
Three American soldiers were killed and a fourth injured when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during the rescue of an Iraqi child. more

Shot at twice May 9 2003
A Squaddie back on Teesside after two months serving in Iraq told today how he was twice caught up in two "friendly fire" incidents. more

Plan for Iraq is to be unveiled May 9 2003
The US and Britain were today seeking United Nations approval to run Iraq for at least a year, in an American proposal that would limit the UN's role in the country. more

'Saddam' tape urges Iraqis May 8 2003
An Australian newspaper claimed yesterday to have a tape of Saddam Hussein recorded just days ago, urging Iraqis to rise up against the coalition forces occupying their country. more

Health chiefs tell of cholera fears May 8 2003
The World Health Organisation warned today of the danger of an outbreak of cholera in southern Iraq, due to the lack of clean drinking water following the war. more

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