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http://www.menewsline.com/stories/2002/october/10_09_1.html Middle East Newsline October 9, 2002 NATO LAUNCHES WARM-UP TO IRAQ WAR ANKARA [MENL] -- NATO allies have launched a naval exercise in the Mediterranean that could be a warm-up to an international effort to topple the regime of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The exercise, entitled Destined Glory-2002, is meant to test the air, naval and marine capabilities of NATO allies. The exercise began on Saturday and includes Britain, Canada, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, Turkey and the United States. For Turkey, the 10-day exercise is regarded as a key opportunity for training. A Turkish General Staff statement said Ankara has contributed a missile frigate, a tank-transport vessel, an amphibious infantry company, an undersea attack unit and eight F-16 warplanes. In all, NATO has contributed 70 naval vessels, 170 warplanes and 8,000 troops. The exercise takes place off the coast of Italy. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com --------------------------- ANTI-NATO INFORMATION LIST ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.bacIlu Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
