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The New York Times has extensively covered Saddam Hussein through critical reporting on his geopolitical ambitions [1], editorial support for U.S. military actions against him [2], and reporting on his diplomatic activities [3]. Additionally, the publication has been cited in discussions regarding its characterization of his leadership [4] and its involvement in reporting disputed accounts concerning him [5].

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The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu Douglas Kellner · UCLA 5 facts

claimChristopher Hitchens noted in Harper's (January 1991) that the New York Times characterized Iraq as 'pragmatic' and 'cooperative,' attributing these virtues to Saddam Hussein's 'personal strength.'

claimThe Boston Globe, Newsday, the Jerusalem Post, the New York Times, the Daily Telegraph, the Toronto Star, The Times (of London), and the Washington Times published the false account of the meeting between Saddam Hussein and Joseph Wilson.

quoteIn an August 9, 1990 editorial titled 'The U.S. Stands Up. Who Else?', the New York Times supported President George H.W. Bush's decision to commit U.S. forces to Saudi Arabia, stating: 'President Bush has drawn a line in the sand, committing U.S. forces to face down Saddam Hussein....On balance, he has made the right choice in the right way.'

accountThe New York Times reported on August 5, 1990, that an Arab mediation summit was postponed, noting that President Saddam Hussein was not prepared to attend and Saudi Arabia feared meeting without him would be perceived as an anti-Baghdad initiative.

claimThe New York Times published several articles on August 5, 1990, critical of Iraq and Saddam Hussein, including headlines such as 'Arab of Vast Ambition--Saddam Hussein,' 'Iraq Makes Its Bid to Run the Show in the Middle East,' 'Stopping Saddam's Drive for Dominance,' and 'Stop Hussein with Force if Necessary.'