Its going to get bloody. The difference in time zones effectively means that this Iraq news thingy is updated constantly. In order of time, Iraq says something, Blair says something else (as does France) and then, while Im tucked up in bed, Bush has his two pennies worth.

Anyway, read on for stuff and gubbins:

Brave words but no great enthusiasm as ragtag home guard pledges loyalty to Saddam Hussein

British military leaders question mission and ethics

Benn and Saddam: the transcript

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