(3)U.S. soldiers prepare for war with Iraq

(3)U.S. soldiers prepare for war with Iraq

KUWAIT - U.S. soldiers are briefed on March 18 in northern Kuwait following President George W. Bush's ultimatum on March 17 giving Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein 48 hours to go into exile or face a U.S.-led war. (Kyodo)

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