VOL. XLVII

No 12

22-March-2004

The Political Scene (22 March 2004)

Spains new prime minister elect has denounced the invasion and occupation of Iraq and said he will withdraw Spanish forces from Iraq unless the present coalition there is replaced by a UN-led force. In an otherwise embarrassing week for the Americans and their other European supporters, the UN has agreed to help out in choosing the interim government that is to take over in Iraq on 30 June. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is...