1.  Clinton frames Iraqi showdown as a crisis with potentially horrible consequences.

2.  He spoke about the Iraqi showdown with the United Nations, saying that a political solution should be sought.

3.  Thirty-six U.S. warplanes sent to this Gulf island during the recent Iraqi showdown have ended their mission, the official Gulf News Agency reported Friday.

4.  With Iraqi showdown looming, secretary of defense cancels Asian trip, secretary of state woos allies.

5.  With Iraqi showdown looming, defense secretary cancels trip, secretary of state woos allies.