One of the Fingers on the Button Will Be German

Chance of Invasion
Today: 69 percent Germany joins Security Council but backs off its hard line against war. Inspectors say they’ve found “zilch.” Korea news completely buries Iraq news. Third-hand Iranian report says U.S. and Russia are weighing a plan to offer Saddam refuge in Moscow if he steps down. Thousands of U.S. troops head toward Gulf. War spin: The troops are for war. Peace spin: They’re for added pressure and won’t affect Security Council votes.

Tuesday: 73 percent