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  • Annan's Defiance of U.S. Puts Vote on Iraq in Doubt

    10/03/2003 1:40:04 PM PDT · by anotherview · 10 replies · 186+ views
    Netscape/Reuters ^ | 3 October 2003
    World Friday, Oct. 3, 2003Annan's Defiance of U.S. Puts Vote on Iraq in Doubt UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan's defiance of American plans on Iraq on Friday threw into doubt approval of a U.S.-drafted resolution, with Security Council members expressing deep reservations. Spanish Ambassador Inocencio Arias, who supports the U.S. position, acknowledged at least six of the 15 council members might abstain on a vote on the resolution that seeks to recruit more troops and money. "This would be unacceptable," he told reporters, referring to a drive by Washington for unanimity. A minimum of nine votes...