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WGNNews.org Posted: November 6, 2002
US officials are signalling that a deal has been reached with
France to break an impasse at the United Nations on taking
action against Iraq
Senior diplomats are discussing
the latest resolution drafted by the United States at a
closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council on Wednesday
(starts 1530GMT).
Instead, the US resolution - which is backed by Britain -
warns that Iraq would face "serious consequences" if there were
continued violations.
A BBC correspondent at the UN says the language of the
draft is far less belligerent, but there is no guarantee it will
be passed.
While the five permanent members of the
Security Council - the US, the UK, France, China and
Russia - may veto a resolution, support is needed from the other
members to get the nine votes necessary to adopt a resolution.
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