] Two camps have formed regarding whether military action
] should be taken against Saddam Hussein. The United States
] and Britain are strong advocates for military action,
] while Russia, China, Germany and France are seeking
] alternative solutions to the issue.
]
] This split is apparent in the United Nations. The United
] States and Britain have been pushing for a UN resolution
] calling for military force if Iraq refuses the return of
] weapon inspectors into the country. Russia, France, China
] and many Arab states have opposed such a resolution.

Further on in the article, it is noted that the Iraqi governemnt is indebted to the countries of France, Russia, and many of the Arab states.

Things that make you go "Hmmmm."

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