Wednesday, February 10 2010

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Bush warned Blair of Iraq invasion 'come what may'

Tuesday February 09 2010

GEORGE Bush warned Tony Blair the US was going ahead with the invasion of Iraq "come what may", evidence heard at the official inquiry into the conflict suggested yesterday.

In brief: NATO allies to reshuffle Afghanistan troops instead of expanding the force

Sunday February 07 2010

NATO allies plan to reshuffle rather than expand their existing troop commitments to Afghanistan, sending more military trainers in place of combat forces. The aim is to prepare the Afghan army and police to take control of security, senior US and NATO officials said yesterday.

Ruth Dudley Edwards: Short was hardcore in dishing the dirt

Sunday February 07 2010

'What did you think of Clare Short's evidence to the Iraq inquiry?" asked a friend the other night. "Hardcore, wasn't it?"

Boom! Boom! a tragedy for our times

Saturday February 06 2010

The cast and crew of Simon Doyle's new play received an email from their assistant director one Sunday evening recently. "We're going to do a blood and vomit tech on Thursday," she said. "If anybody knows any good recipes, please pass them on." ("Tech" is theatrical jargon for a technical rehearsal.)

James Downey: Iraq probe exposes need for public bank inquiry

Saturday February 06 2010

WILL the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war tell us anything we don't know? Will it change anybody's mind about how British participation came about? Will its conclusions serve to protect future belligerents or sufferers from "collateral damage" from similar fiascos?