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Monday, 6 January, 2003, 11:32 GMT
WHO studies depleted uranium in Iraq
A WHO delegation is to visit Iraq to study the possible health effects of depleted uranium shells fired during the 1991 Gulf War.
The military uses of DU
As concern grows over the effects on soldiers of depleted uranium (DU) ammunition BBC News Online considers the military uses of DU.
Israel denies depleted uranium use
Israel says it is not using depleted uranium weapons, contradicting Palestinian claims. |
Depleted uranium
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