Second Day Without Shock and Awe: What’s Behind the Delay

March 20, 2003
Unknowncountry has learned that there are profound divisions within the Iraqi government, and that elements of the Republican Guard are trying to make a deal under which they would surrender and open the way to Baghdad for coalition forces. The... continued

Mystery Flu Identified

March 19, 2003
Experts say the bug responsible for the deadly form of pneumonia known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) that's spreading worldwide is a virus from the paramyxoviridae family, which is responsible for mumps and measles. The worst affected countries are... continued

Iraq War Has Started

March 19, 2003
The Iraq war effectively began today, as British and American troops were involved in fierce fighting near Basra, Iraq's only seaport. At the same time, allied troops took up positions on the demilitarized zone on the Iraqi border with Kuwait.... continued

US Strikes at Iraq Leaders, Appears to Miss Saddam

March 19, 2003
At 8:35 AM Baghdad time, Saddam Hussein delivered a brief address on Iraqi television, urging Iraqis to resist the US led attack. It was not known whether the address was videotaped or live, or if the person delivering the speech... continued

Saddam’s American Twin

March 19, 2003
We know that Saddam Hussein has often used identical stand-ins, but he has an American twin as well: Jerry Haleva, who has a lobbying firm called Sergeant Major Communications, and also doubles for Saddam. Haleva has played Saddam in "Hot... continued

Fake Arrest of Terrorist? Story Won’t Go Away

March 19, 2003
Some Pakistan intelligence agents still insist that al-Qaeda terrorist Khalid Sheikh Mohammed wasn't arrested in March because he was actually killed in a raid in September, 2002. The Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) held a news conference to show journalists evidence... continued

Threats Against Military Bases in the U.S.

March 19, 2003
U.S. military bases in the United States have been ordered to prepare for terrorist attacks once U.S. military action begins in Iraq. A memorandum has been sent to all military services ordering base security officials to make emergency plans. The... continued

Invasion via Mexico?

March 18, 2003
Sheriff Erasmo Alarcon Jr., of Jim Hogg County in South Texas, says unidentified armed men dressed in military fatigues have been seen near the border with Mexico. He's received reports of sightings for several years from ranchers who?ve spotted the... continued

Subscribe to Learn the Secrets of the Key

March 18, 2003
Whitley Strieber is doing an in-depth exploration of his books and experiences, beginning with The Key. So far, he?s recorded the first part of a moment-by-moment description of what was going on in his mind as he faced the Master... continued

At Last?A Link Between Iraq & Al-Qaeda

March 18, 2003
A terrorist who is accused of helping the 911 hijackers was invited to a party by the Iraqi ambassador to Spain. The ambassador used his al-Qaeda pseudonym, according to documents seized by Spanish investigators. Yusuf Galan, who was photographed in... continued