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Main articles: 2003 - 2004 occupation of Iraq timeline and 2003 Iraq war timeline Prior to invasion, the United States and other coalition forces involved in the 1991 Persian Gulf War had been engaged in a low-level conflict with Iraq, enforcing Iraqi no-fly zones. Iraqi air-defense installations were engaged on a fairly regular basis after repeatedly targeting American and British air patrols. In mid-2002, the U.S. began to change its response strategy, more carefully selecting targe ...

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2003 Invasion of Iraq, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Political and diplomatic aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Prelude, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Rationale, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Military aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opening attack, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Special Operations, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Fall of Baghdad April 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Other areas, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Summary of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Security looting and war damage, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - End of major combat operations May 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Deaths, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Related propaganda and phrases, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Media coverage

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To make the WMD search more manageable, ISG was operationally divided up into several sectors each with its own Sector Control Point. The three sectors were North, Baghdad and South, with Sector Control Point-Baghdad (also known as SCP-B or "skip bee") being the primary and largest. SCP-B and the core of the ISG staff were located on Camp Slayer at the former Al Radwaniyah Presidential Site on Baghdad International Airport in western Baghdad. From its founding in the spring of 2003 until disbandment at the end of February 2005, SCP-B ...

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Iraq Survey Group, Iraq Survey Group - Formation, Iraq Survey Group - Organization and Operations, Iraq Survey Group - Interim Progress Report, Iraq Survey Group - David Kay resigns, Iraq Survey Group - Duelfer Report, Iraq Survey Group - March 2005 Report Addenda, Iraq Survey Group - Political implications

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On September 12, 2002, Bush, speaking before the General Assembly of the United Nations outlined the complaints of the United States against the Iraqi government, detailing Iraq's noncompliance to the terms of 16 resolutions of the Security Council since the Gulf War in 1990. Specific areas of noncompliance stated in this speech include: "In violation of Security Council Resolution 1373, Iraq continues to shelter and support terrorist organization that direct violence against Iran, Israel, and Western governments....And al-Qaida ...

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UN Security Council Resolution 1441, UN Security Council Resolution 1441 - Passage of Resolution

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George W. Bush - First term. Bush's first 100 days were considered less bipartisan than he pledged during the campaign. His most controversial appointment was John Ashcroft as Attorney General. Democrats vigorously opposed Ashcroft for his strong, socially conservative positions on issues like abortion and capital punishment, though they eventually confirmed him. On his first day in office, Bush moved to block federal aid to foreign groups that offered counseling or any other assistance to women in obtaining abor ...

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George W. Bush, George W. Bush - Bush before presidency, George W. Bush - Religious beliefs and practices, George W. Bush - Presidential campaigns, George W. Bush - 2000 campaign, George W. Bush - 2004 campaign, George W. Bush - Important people in Bush's life and career, George W. Bush - Presidency of the United States, George W. Bush - First term, George W. Bush - Political ideology, George W. Bush - Administration, George W. Bush - Foreign policy and security, George W. Bush - Domestic policy, George W. Bush - Public perception and assessments, George W. Bush - Movement to impeach, George W. Bush - Supreme Court nominations, George W. Bush - Major legislation signed

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George W. Bush - First term. Bush's first 100 days were considered less bipartisan than he pledged during the campaign. His most controversial appointment was John Ashcroft as Attorney General. Democrats vigorously opposed Ashcroft for his strong, socially conservative positions on issues like abortion and capital punishment, though they eventually confirmed him. On his first day in office, Bush moved to block federal aid to foreign groups that offered counseling or any other assistance to women in obtaining abor ...

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George W. Bush, George W. Bush - Bush before presidency, George W. Bush - Religious beliefs and practices, George W. Bush - Presidential campaigns, George W. Bush - 2000 campaign, George W. Bush - Important people in Bush's life and career, George W. Bush - Presidency of the United States, George W. Bush - First term, George W. Bush - Political ideology, George W. Bush - Administration, George W. Bush - Foreign policy and security, George W. Bush - Domestic policy, George W. Bush - Public perception and assessments, George W. Bush - Movement to impeach, George W. Bush - Supreme Court nominations, George W. Bush - Major legislation signed

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The college site on the River Cam was originally obtained from the purchase of a house from John de Crauden to house the monks during their study, and the main court was built in the college's first few decades. The chapel was licensed in 1352 and built in 1366, in the year that Pope Urban V granted the Master and fellows permission to celebrate Mass in the college. In 1729, Sir Nathaniel Lloyd redecorated the chapel in what, despite subsequent enlargements, remains an intimate styl ...

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Trinity Hall Cambridge, Trinity Hall Cambridge - History, Trinity Hall Cambridge - Buildings, Trinity Hall Cambridge - College life, Trinity Hall Cambridge - Notable alumni, Trinity Hall Cambridge - Bibliography

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The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Analysis. According to Britain, a majority of the U.N. Security Council members supported its proposed 18th resolution which gave Iraq a deadline to comply with previous resolutions, until France announced that they would veto any new resolution that gave Iraq a deadline. However, for a resolution to pass a supermajority of 9 out of 15 votes are needed. Only four countries announced they would support a resolution backing the war. In the mid 1990s, France, Russia ...

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The UN Security Council and the Iraq war, The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Positions of Security Council members, The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Analysis, The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Colin Powell's presentation, The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Report of Hans Blix on February 14, The UN Security Council and the Iraq war - Report of Hans Blix on March 7

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George W. Bush - First term. Bush's first 100 days were considered less bipartisan than he pledged during the campaign. His most controversial appointment was John Ashcroft as Attorney General. Democrats vigorously opposed Ashcroft for his strong, socially conservative positions on issues like abortion and capital punishment, though they eventually confirmed him. On his first day in office, Bush moved to block federal aid to foreign groups that offered counseling or any other assistance to women in obtaining abor ...

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George W. Bush, George W. Bush - Bush prior to 2000, George W. Bush - Controversies before 2000, George W. Bush - Religious beliefs and practices, George W. Bush - Presidential campaigns, George W. Bush - 2000 campaign, George W. Bush - 2004 campaign, George W. Bush - Important people in Bush's life and career, George W. Bush - Presidency of the United States, George W. Bush - First term, George W. Bush - Political ideology, George W. Bush - Administration, George W. Bush - Foreign policy and security, George W. Bush - Domestic policy, George W. Bush - Public perception and assessments, George W. Bush - Major legislation signed

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Uppsala was originally located a few kilometers to the north, at a location now known as Gamla Uppsala (Old Uppsala). Today's Uppsala was then called Östra Aros. (Old) Uppsala was, according to medieval writer Adam of Bremen, the main heathen centre of Sweden, and the Temple at Uppsala contained magnificent idols of the Æsir gods. After Christianization in the 11th century, the city withstood the Christian forces for an additional 50 years, but eventually the temple was demolished in the 11th century. As a replacement ...

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Uppsala, Uppsala - History, Uppsala - Politics, Uppsala - Geography, Uppsala - Economy, Uppsala - Universities, Uppsala - Sites of interest, Uppsala - Notable natives

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Prior to George W. Bush being elected president, several members of the Bush team, including Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz wrote urging an invasion of Iraq as part of a larger Middle East policy. One document, entitled "Rebuilding America's Defences: Strategies, Forces And Resources For A New Century" [24], was written in September 2000, stating 'The United States has for decades sought to play a more permanent role in Gulf regional security. While the unresolved conflict with Iraq provides the immediate justificatio ...

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2003 Invasion of Iraq, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Political and diplomatic aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Military aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Prelude, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Rationale, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Weapons of mass destruction, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Sanctions, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Human Rights, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Libyan disarmament, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Purported Iraqi intelligence plots, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Purported links between the government of Iraq and terrorist organizations, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legitimacy dispute, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - International law, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Countries supporting and opposing the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legality of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opposition view of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opening attack, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Special Operations, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Fall of Baghdad April 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Other areas, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Summary of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Security looting and war damage, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - End of major combat operations May 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Deaths, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Related propaganda and phrases, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Media coverage

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1809: The first liberal party is formed after a coup-d'êtat ends royal autocracy; it is possibly the first party in the world to use the word "liberal" in its name. 1890: The Swedish League for Universal Suffrage is formed and is dominated by liberals. 1895: "Folkpartiet" (The People's Party/The Popular Party), a liberal/radical party is formed; it has the same name as the present party. 1900: The Liberal Party i ...

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Liberal People's Party Sweden, Liberal People's Party Sweden - History, Liberal People's Party Sweden - Ideology, Liberal People's Party Sweden - Voter base, Liberal People's Party Sweden - Affiliated organizations and international memberships, Liberal People's Party Sweden - Election results, Liberal People's Party Sweden - Party Leaders

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GEO's name probably comes from the fact that it utilizes a Geosynchronous orbit satellite for its transmissions. However, in the Urdu language of Pakistan, the word GEO also means "Live On". One of GEO's most politically hard-hitting programs is Follow up with Fahd. Fahd is the name of the talk show host, who has been described as a cross between Charlie Rose and Bill O'Reilly, with ...

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Geo TV, Geo TV - Official corporate profile, Geo TV - About the Channel and its programs, Geo TV - Awards, Geo TV - Future Plans

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Uppsala University - Before the reformation. As with most medieval universities, Uppsala University initially grew out of an ecclesiastical center. The archbishopric of Uppsala had been one of the most important sees in Sweden since Christianity first spread to this region in the ninth century. Uppsala had also long been a hub for regional trade, and had contained settlements dating back into the deep Middle Ages. As was also the case with most medieval universities, Uppsala had initially been chartered through a ...

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Uppsala University, Uppsala University - History, Uppsala University - Before the reformation, Uppsala University - The crisis of the 16th century, Uppsala University - The expansion of the 17th century, Uppsala University - The age of mercantilism and enlightenment, Uppsala University - Organization, Uppsala University - Locations and campus areas, Uppsala University - University Park and Cathedral area, Uppsala University - West of Central Uppsala, Uppsala University - Other locations in wider Central Uppsala, Uppsala University - South of central Uppsala, Uppsala University - North of Central Uppsala, Uppsala University - University Library, Uppsala University - University Hospital, Uppsala University - Life at the University, Uppsala University - Nations and student union, Uppsala University - Art music and sports, Uppsala University - People

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In July 1979, Bakr resigned, and his chosen successor, Saddām Husayn, assumed the offices of both President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council. He was the de facto ruler of Iraq for some years before he formally came to power. Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war, the Iran-Iraq War (1980 – 1988, termed Qādisiyyat-Saddām – 'Saddām's Qādisiyyah'), eventually devastating the economy. Iraq declared victory in 1988 but actually achieved a weary return to the < ...

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History of Iraq, History of Iraq - Prehistory, History of Iraq - Ancient Times, History of Iraq - Mesopotamia, History of Iraq - Post-Sumerian civilizations, History of Iraq - Chaldeans, History of Iraq - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon, History of Iraq - Persian Domination; 550 BCE to 652 CE, History of Iraq - Ethnic Diversity & Religion, History of Iraq - The Arab conquest and the early Islamic period, History of Iraq - The Turkish Conquest, History of Iraq - Modern History, History of Iraq - The Iraqi Monarchy, History of Iraq - The Republic, History of Iraq - Rule Under Saddām, History of Iraq - Invasion of Kuwait and the Persian Gulf War, History of Iraq - Iraq under UN Sanction, History of Iraq - 2003 invasion of Iraq, History of Iraq - Coalition occupation of Iraq, History of Iraq - Coalition withdrawal

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Sweden - Pre-history. For details, see: Prehistoric Sweden Soon after the recession of the last ice age, Sweden became populated by hunters and gatherers, during the Stone Age (6000 BC – 4000 BC). The region developed rather slowly compared to southern Europe; while the Romans wrote poetry, Scandinavia had just entered the Iron Age. Sweden was first mentioned in the 1st century, by Roman historian Tacitus, who wrote that the Suiones tribe lived out in the sea and were powerful in both arms ...

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Sweden, Sweden - History, Sweden - Pre-history, Sweden - Middle Ages, Sweden - A major power, Sweden - Modern history, Sweden - Recent history, Sweden - Politics, Sweden - Energy politics, Sweden - Economy, Sweden - Welfare state, Sweden - Education, Sweden - Geography, Sweden - Counties, Sweden - Largest cities, Sweden - Demographics, Sweden - Language, Sweden - Culture, Sweden - Music, Sweden - Media, Sweden - Holidays, Sweden - Cuisine, Sweden - Sports, Sweden - Religion, Sweden - Miscellaneous topics, Sweden - International rankings, Sweden - Notes

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The following is a list of nations that have admitted the possession of nuclear weapons, the approximate number of warheads under their control in 2002, and the year they tested their first weapon. This list is informally known in global politics as the "Nuclear Club". Note that with the exception of Russia and the United States (which have subjected their nuclear forces to independent verification under various treaties) these figures are estimates, in some cases quite unreliable estimates. Also, these figures represent total warheads posse ...

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List of countries with nuclear weapons, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Estimated worldwide nuclear stockpiles, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States which have tested a nuclear weapon, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Suspected nuclear states, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States formerly possessing nuclear weapons, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States formerly possessing nuclear programs, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Other nuclear capable states

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Plan of Attack picks up where Woodward's previous work, Bush at War left off, focusing on the decisions making that lead up to the U.S. lead War in Iraq. As a result of the broad access Woodward was granted to the White House and to interview Bush administation officials, the book is able to paint a realistic picture of what happened behind the scenes. Woodward's own approach is to resist making judgements about the war itself, but rather try to describe the decision-making process. As a result of refraining to interpret the st ...

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Plan of Attack, Plan of Attack - Content, Plan of Attack - Criticisms, Plan of Attack - Book versus Official Accounts

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The following is a list of nations that have admitted the possession of nuclear weapons, the approximate number of warheads under their control in 2002, and the year they tested their first weapon. This list is informally known in global politics as the "Nuclear Club". Note that with the exception of Russia and the United States (which have subjected their nuclear forces to independent verification under various treaties) these figures are estimates, in some cases quite unreliable estimates. Also, these figures represent total warheads posse ...

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List of countries with nuclear weapons, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Estimated worldwide nuclear stockpiles, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States that have tested a nuclear weapon, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Suspected nuclear states, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States formerly possessing nuclear weapons, List of countries with nuclear weapons - States formerly possessing nuclear programs, List of countries with nuclear weapons - Other nuclear-capable states

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Sweden - Pre-history. Further information: Prehistoric Sweden, and [[]], and [[]], and [[]], and See also:

Sweden, Sweden - History, Sweden - Pre-history, Sweden - Middle Ages, Sweden - A major power, Sweden - Modern history, Sweden - Recent history, Sweden - Politics, Sweden - Energy politics, Sweden - Economy, Sweden - Welfare state, Sweden - Education, Sweden - Geography, Sweden - Counties, Sweden - Provinces, Sweden - Largest cities, Sweden - Demographics, Sweden - Language, Sweden - Culture, Sweden - Swedish Nobel Prize Winners, Sweden - Music, Sweden - Media, Sweden - Holidays, Sweden - Cuisine, Sweden - Sports, Sweden - Religion, Sweden - Miscellaneous topics, Sweden - International rankings, Sweden - Notes

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Prior to George W. Bush being elected president, several members of the Bush team, including Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz wrote urging an invasion of Iraq as part of a larger Middle East policy. One document, entitled "Rebuilding America's Defences: Strategies, Forces And Resources For A New Century, was written in September 2000, stating 'The United States has for decades sought to play a more permanent role in Gulf regional security. While the unresolved conflict with Iraq provides the immediate justification, the need for a substantial American force presence in the Gulf tra ...

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2003 Invasion of Iraq, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Political and diplomatic aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Military aspects, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Prelude, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Rationale, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Weapons of mass destruction, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Sanctions, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Human Rights, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Libyan disarmament, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Purported links between the government of Iraq and terrorist organizations, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legitimacy and legality, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion legitimacy, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Countries supporting and opposing the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Legality of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opposition view of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Opening attack, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Special Operations, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Fall of Baghdad April 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Other areas, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Summary of the invasion, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Security looting and war damage, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - End of major combat operations May 2003, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Deaths, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Related propaganda and phrases, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Media coverage, 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Veterans Organizations

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On 29 August 2003, retired ambassador Joseph C. Wilson IV alleged that Rove leaked the identity of Wilson's wife, Valerie Plame, as a CIA operative (timeline), in retaliation for Wilson's op-ed in The New York Times in which he criticized the Bush Administration's citation of the yellowcake documents among the justifications for the War in Iraq enumerated in President Bush's 2003 State of the Union Address. Such a leak would potentially be a violation of federal law. Karl Rove - Initial public statements by Rove ...

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Karl Rove, Karl Rove - Personal life and early political experiences, Karl Rove - The Texas years and notable political campaigns, Karl Rove - George W. Bush Administration, Karl Rove - White House Iraq Group, Karl Rove - Allegations of conflict of interest, Karl Rove - Criticised liberal response to 9/11, Karl Rove - 2004 George W. Bush presidential campaign, Karl Rove - Administration response to Hurricane Katrina, Karl Rove - Plame affair, Karl Rove - Initial public statements by Rove and the White House, Karl Rove - 2005 testimony about meeting with Matt Cooper, Karl Rove - Subsequent White House and Republican reaction, Karl Rove - October 2005, Karl Rove - Public opinion, Karl Rove - Legal opinions, Karl Rove - Trivia

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