Saudi Arabia quietly helps U.S. effort it has opposed

Friday, March 21, 2003

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia woke up to a war it has for months been trying to avert. But despite its opposition and repeated assertions it won't take part, the kingdom has quietly been helping the United States prepare for the conflict.

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