Saturday, March 22, 2003
Fears of chemical attack after discovery of new gas masks
Iraqi soldiers in the country's south have been found carrying new gas masks, a sign the Iraqi Government might be planning chemical attacks, a British officer said.[MORE]
Fresh explosions rock Baghdad
Fresh afternoon explosions have rocked Baghdad and smoke has been seen rising from several locations across the Iraqi capital.[MORE]
US strikes militant stronghold in nth Iraq: Kurds
A Kurdish faction, running part of northern Iraq, says US forces have fired missiles and launched an air raid on the stronghold of a militant group Washington accuses of ties to Al Qaeda.[MORE]
Turkish ambassador defends push into Iraq
Turkish ambassador to Australia, Tansu Okadan, has argued his country's case for sending troops into northern Iraq.[MORE]
Greens double vote in NSW poll
The Greens have doubled their vote to around 8 per cent in the New South Wales election.[MORE]
Some Iraqi forces pull out of Basra: UK
Regular units of the Iraqi forces appear to have pulled out of the strategic southern city of Basra.[MORE]
'Not sensible' to predict end of war - Britain
Washington's chief ally Britain has refused to be drawn on a timetable for the length of war in Iraq.[MORE]
Germany may quit NATO force shielding Turkey
The German Government is considering withdrawing its soldiers from NATO early warning aircraft patrolling the airspace over Turkey because of Turkey's moves into northern Iraq.[MORE]
Brogden vows to fight on
New South Wales Opposition leader John Brogden has vowed to lead the Coalition to the next state election.[MORE]
Brumbies annihilate Bulls
The ACT Brumbies got one back for the Australian Super 12 sides at the weekend with a 64-26 thrashing of the Northern Bulls in Canberra on Saturday night.[MORE]
Brumbies annihilate Bulls
The ACT Brumbies got one back for the Australian Super 12 sides at the weekend with a 64-26 thrashing of the Northern Bulls in Canberra on Saturday night.[MORE]
Carr claims historic victory
New South Wales Premier Bob Carr has dedicated his victory in the state election to former Labor member Jim Anderson who died of a heart attack this morning.[MORE]
Labor back in NSW
Labor Party supporters are gathering at the Randwick Labor Club in Sydney's east to await the arrival of New South Wales Premier Bob Carr who is expected to claim victory in the state election.[MORE]
Softballers qualify for Olympics
The Australian women's softball team has qualified for next year's Athens Olympics.[MORE]
Raiders pip Tigers in tough battle
The Canberra Raiders have notched their second win of the National Rugby League season with a tough 15-8 win over the Wests Tigers at Leichardt Oval on Saturday night.[MORE]
Raiders pip Tigers in tough battle
The Canberra Raiders have notched their second win of the National Rugby League season with a tough 15-8 win over the Wests Tigers at Leichardt Oval on Saturday night.[MORE]
Chopper collision a 'tragic accident': ship's captain
The two Sea King helicopters from the British Royal Navy which collided in the Gulf were operating from the British aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal.[MORE]
Hackett pleased with his performance
Grant Hackett says he is pleased with his performance in finishing second to Ian Thorpe in the final of the 400 metres freestyle at the Australian Swimming Championships in Sydney.[MORE]
Carr claims victory in NSW election
New South Wales Premier Bob Carr has dedicated his victory in the state election to former Labor member Jim Anderson who died of a heart attack this morning.[MORE]
Labor set to be returned in NSW
The New South Wales Labor Party appears set to return to power for a third term with a similar majority to what it already holds.[MORE]
Welsh pips Huegill in surprise butterfly semi win
Backstroke specialist Matt Welsh pulled off a surprise win over titleholder Geoff Huegill in the semi-finals of the men's 50-metre butterfly at the Australian Swimming Championships in Sydney on Saturday night.[MORE]
Welsh pips Huegill in surprise butterfly semi win
Backstroke specialist Matt Welsh pulled off a surprise win over titleholder Geoff Huegill in the semi-finals of the men's 50-metre butterfly at the Australian Swimming Championships in Sydney on Saturday night.[MORE]
US air assault division crosses into Iraq
Soldiers from the United States Army's Air Assault Division have crossed into southern Iraq to play what one commander says will be a "significant role" in the coalition onslaught. [MORE]
Russia to block UN approval for war
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov says Russia will oppose plans to seek retroactive approval from the UN Security Council for the US-led war in Iraq. [MORE]
Graham holds on to 400 metres title
Elka Graham retained her women's 400-metre freestyle title on the first night of the Australian Swimming Championships at the Sydney Aquatic Centre on Saturday night.[MORE]
