January 10, 2004

'Chemical weapons' found in Iraq

Danish troops have found dozens of mortar shells in southern Iraq which could contain chemical weapons according to initial tests.

The 36 120mm mortar rounds appeared to have been buried for at least 10 years, the army said.

All showed traces of blister gases, the army said, a group of chemical compounds which include mustard gas.

The larger question is "when," 'if ever', are the "BBC" going to leave off their moronic sneer quotes and just report a d*mn headline?!?!