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Frenzy Over Ali, But There are Thousands of Children Like Him Every other big hospital in Baghdad including Al-Kindi, where Ali was initially treated, had been ransacked by mobs of looters.So he had been transferred here and now he lay on a soiled bed, under a neon light, in a room with broken windows and water on the floor. Ali Ismail Abbas, 12, wounded during an airstrike according to hospital sources, lies in a hospital bed in Baghdad, April 6, 2003. The pitiful pictures of Ali, his arms reduced to bandaged stumps and his body covered in burns, biting his lip in pain and grief, have been carried by newspapers around the world. www.commondreams.org /headlines03/0412-07.htm   (1290 words)

Scotsman.com News - Comical Ali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Comical Ali retakes the stage to say he hopes to go home SADDAM HUSSEIN'S ridiculed spin doctor, who was dubbed Comical Ali for his bizarre explanation of... GULF War icon Comical Ali is to star in his own video featuring the sultan of spin's greatest... news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=880   (470 words)

Comical Ali's son is a Dublin doctor | International | The Observer Comical Ali's son is a Dublin doctor His father has become one of the most familiar faces of the war in Iraq, lampooned for his bristling defiance in the face of irrefutable defeat. Television viewers around the world have become familiar with Comical Ali because of his defiant statements to the media which appeared to have increasingly little basis in fact. observer.guardian.co.uk /international/story/0,6903,935682,00.html   (350 words)

'Ali' is worthy of the champ: 1/1/02 The focus of the film is on Ali's conversion to Islam, his subsequent exile, his refusal to compromise his principles, and his quest to regain the heavyweight championship. The tide of hate began to subside and a new wave of adoration for Ali began to sweep the country, particularly on the college campuses. In reality, Ali took most of Foreman's punches on his arms and shoulders as part of his now famous rope-a-dope strategy, which he inserted in the second round, much to the shock and dismay of Dundee and Brown. www.s-t.com /daily/01-02/01-01-02/c01sp084.htm   (1819 words)

Comical Ali Facepot Offer Comical Ali has been located and immortalised in Stoke on Trent at Kevin Francis's Facepot Factory. The 40 have been chosen as a mark of respect to Comical Ali in recognition of his 40 years service to the B'aath Party which he joined in 1963. The Facepot sees Comical Ali in his official uniform with his trademark glasses and clenched desperately thumping home an assortment of weird and wonderful sayings as British and American troops bring down the Iraqi regime. www.worldcollectorsnet.com /facepots/comicalali.html   (366 words)

Mirror.co.uk - News - All News Archive - COMICAL ALI 'HELD' (NO JOKE)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) COMICAL Ali, Saddam Hussein's ludicrous spin doctor, has been arrested in Baghdad, it was claimed last night. Al-Sahaf - who became a comic hero for his ridiculous denials of the truth in the Gulf War including "We are winning" as Baghdad fell - gave himself up without a fuss. It was thought he might have killed himself when he disappeared on the day the Iraqi regime collapsed, still insisting Saddam would prevail. www.mirror.co.uk /news/allnews/content_objectid=13107151_method=full_siteid=50143_headline=-COMICAL-ALI-'HELD'-(NO-JOKE)-name_page.html   (501 words)

BBC NEWS | Middle East | 'Comical Ali' resurfaces Former Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf - dubbed "Comical Ali" for his deadpan insistence that Iraqi forces were crushing the invading Americans - appeared in brief interviews on Al-Arabiya and Abu Dhabi TV on Thursday. Mr Sahhaf's daily press briefings in Baghdad during the war, at which his statements were increasingly at odds with reality, made him a figure of fun in the West. He was dubbed "Saddam's optimist" and "Comical Ali" by media commentators, before disappearing as American forces entered central Baghdad. news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/middle_east/3024046.stm   (556 words)

A secret about comical Ali and his world famous appearance at Joe Louis arena, Bernt Pölling-Vocke, 2003 Millions of e-mails had the rather funny Comical Ali picture attached to it over the course of 2003 when the Wings were outed by the Mighty Ducks in the first round of the playoffs. Back then the Wings didn´t fare much better against their foes from California than in the spring of 2003 vs the Ducks, but it should be easy to see where the creator of "Comical Ali as a Wings-representative" got his original picture from. I really loved the Comical Ali-pic but I would have loved it a lot more if the creator had added a little www.hockeyarenas.com or whatever into the bottom corner. www.hockeyarenas.com /comicalalidetroitredwings.htm   (387 words)

ZNet |Asia | Comical Ali and Friends (in the Australian Media) During Gulf War II, media scrutiny and much ridicule were directed towards the Iraqi Minister for Information, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf ('Comical Ali') who, on camera, famously denied the presence of coalition forces in Baghdad, while explosions and tanks could be seen in the background. The "Comical Ali" moment had clearly arrived by March 2003 with Hans Blix's final report to the Security Council. No doubt 'Comical Ali' too, really believed there were no coalition troops in Baghdad, but naturally western media did not reproduce his claims as serious, based on the strength of his own beliefs. www.zmag.org /content/showarticle.cfm?ItemID=5132   (1552 words)

Ali Hassan al-Majid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ali Hassan al-Majid (Arabic: علي حسن الماجد) (born 1941), is a fomer Iraqi official and commander. He has been called Chemical Ali and the Butcher of Kurdistan for his role in leading the al-Anfal Campaign during which he allegedly ordered a chemical weapons attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja that killed thousands of Kurds (see Halabja poison gas attack). In this role in which he took the title 'Commander of the Southern Region' he violently repressed a 1999 revolt against Saddam's regime which, according to a recent Human Rights Watch report, resulted in the death of hundreds of young Shiite men and their burial in mass graves around Basra. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ali_Hassan_al-Majid   (601 words)

CNN.com - 'Comical Ali' single released - May. 6, 2003 Former Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, whose daily briefings during the U.S.-led invasion of his country won him cult status, is set to take the British music industry by storm. Sahaf, dubbed "Comical Ali" for his eccentric denials that Iraq was losing the war, amazed and entertained Western television viewers during the war by appearing each day -- with trademark beret and smile -- to deny events that viewers could see on their television sets. "Comical Ali" merchandise is also being sold over the Internet including a doll of the former information minister. cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/05/06/comical.ali/index.html   (493 words)

The Daily Record - NEWS - COMICAL ALI: TRUTH STILL A GREY AREA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Sahaf's third son is a doctor at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, where he is known as Surgical Ali. A Saudi militant who is suspected of masterminding the May 12 suicide bombings in Riyadh has been arrested, state radio said last night. Ali Abd al-Rahman al-Faqasi al-Ghamdi, who is believed to have close links with al-Qaeda, "surrendered voluntarily" to police, it said. www.dailyrecord.co.uk /news/content_objectid=13116555_method=full_siteid=89488_headline=-COMICAL-ALI--TRUTH-STILL-A-GREY-AREA-name_page.html   (528 words)

Comical Ali T-shirt outsells Beckham - Evening Times   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Comical Ali T-shirt outsells Beckham - Evening Times THE Iraqi information minister who was dubbed Comical Ali has become a cult figure - and a T-shirt featuring him is outselling that of Manchester United star David Beckham. But it seems we have seen the last ramblings of Saddam's chief spin doctor - he is now in hiding. www.eveningtimes.co.uk /print/news/5014587.shtml   (137 words)

Comical Ali is back - War on Iraq - smh.com.au Comical Ali is back - War on Iraq - smh.com.au He might not be credible, the station's officials said then, but he is popular and was in the Iraqi regime. Ali al-Hadithi, the station's general supervisor, said today the issue was still being discussed. www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/06/27/1056449399526.html   (581 words)

CNN.com - 'Comical Ali' makes musical debut - May. 6, 2003 Iraq's former information minister is set to cement the cult status he won during the recent military conflict by featuring on a dance track due to be released in Britain this month. Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf became known as "Comical Ali" by appearing each day -- with trademark beret and smile -- to emphatically deny events that viewers could see unfolding on their televisions. "Comical Ali" merchandise is also being sold over the Internet, including Action Man-like dolls. www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/05/06/britain.sahaf/index.html   (477 words)

Amazon.co.uk: Comical Ali [2003]: DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Comical Ali is a dry tribute to the thus-nicknamed former Iraqi Minister for Information, Mohammed Saeed Al-Sahaf, whose bravura performances at press conferences throughout the brief Iraq War of 2003 turned him into a global icon, celebrated on numerous Web sites and even showered with tongue-in-cheek praise by President Bush himself. His colourful denunciations of the "villains" and "mercenaries" whom he insisted were being "crushed" by the glorious Republican Guard at every turn only increased in their volume and insistence when TV footage of American troops occupying Saddam Airport plainly proved that he was talking nonsense. As well as the clips of 'Ali' there are other famous images such as the attacks on Baghdad, the toppling of Sadham's statue, the US troops at the airport etc etc. This documentary could be shown on prime time UK TV and put most shows to shame. www.amazon.co.uk /Comical-Ali/dp/B0000A08JQ   (1640 words)

Comical Ali resurfaces - War on Iraq - smh.com.au Comical Ali resurfaces - War on Iraq - smh.com.au The former Iraqi information minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, who was given the nickname Comical Ali during the Iraq war, has appeared on Arab television saying he had surrendered to United States troops only to be freed. Sahaf, 63, became an unlikely media star during the war, winning his stripes as a hero to many in the Arab world while Western audiences gasped and then chuckled at his bravado. www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/06/27/1056683906541.html   (505 words)

'Comical Ali' plans book on Ba'athist fall - The Washington Times: World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, who amused international audiences with his wildly inaccurate claims of Iraqi victory over U.S. troops during the war, went public yesterday after his release from a brief period of detention and interrogation by coalition forces. His news conferences earned him the name "Comical Ali," a play on the more sinister "Chemical Ali." Interviewers who spoke to him at the home of a friend were shown a document issued by the coalition that purportedly assured his ability to move freely around Baghdad so long as he remained available for further questioning. washingtontimes.com /world/20030626-084557-7748r.htm   (563 words)

A visit with Comical Ali. - BEEF - HighBeam Research Ever since U.S. Marines practically were seen mugging in the window behind him while he claimed to journalists in Baghdad that Saddam's forces had routed them at the airport, not much has been heard of Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf. He's the bereted Iraqi Information Minister, also known as "Comical Ali" for his denials of coalition progress even in the face of well-documented successes by liberation forces. He arranged this interview with Comical Ali shortly after Baghdad was... www.highbeam.com /doc/1G1-101269824.html   (153 words)

The Best of Comical Ali [Baghdad Bob Alert!]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) Dubbed Chemical Ali by some British newspapers, the Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf has become a cult figure for his colourful language and wild claims. Sky news and the UK newspapers need to recheck its facts- Chemical Ali is the nickname for an entirely different person, and a much bloodier one at that. Ali Hassan al Majid earned the nickname "Chemical Ali" for using chemical weapons to suppress the Kurds in northern Iraq. www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/888596/posts   (1775 words)

Rugby: Current Tournament: Comical Ali Back In The Spotlight Blues lock Ali Williams says his long spell on the Super 12 sidelines has not only steeled his determination to face the Lions later this season, but also helped shape a changed mindset on the game he's missed badly the last month and a half. The man they call Comical Ali for his rapier wit and cheery outlook kept the large media contingent under the stands at Eden Park entertained with a routine that would not have been out of place at the Comedyfest. As he showed on Friday night, his work in the air is as good as it gets and he also looked to have just the energy and thirst for work that Henry will be seeking. xtramsn.co.nz /rugby/0,,12428-4355943,00.html   (792 words)

[No title] The ex-minister, dubbed "Comical Ali" for proclaiming the defeat of U.S. forces even as they moved into Baghdad, had been hiding out at arelative's house watching satellite TV, but was caught on Monday night, the paper said in a report from Baghdad. Thomas RE:Skippy (Baghdad Bob, Comical Ali, MSS) captured 6/25/2003 3:17:39 AM Well, I don't know if it's a joke inside a pun wrapped in burlesque. spectre RE:Skippy (Baghdad Bob, Comical Ali, MSS) captured 6/25/2003 3:12:40 PM How could he be captured by an American roadblock in Baghdad, there are no Americans within a hundred miles of Baghdad Hey it just hit me... www.strategypage.com /militaryforums/35-19254.aspx   (787 words)

Telegraph | News | Revealed: the last moments before Iraq's propaganda chief succumbed to reality The moment when Saddam Hussein's faithful minister of information, Mohammad Said Sahhaf, finally accepted that the game was up is revealed today by The Telegraph. In the dying days of the regime the indefatigable minister, dubbed "Comical Ali", had haunted a radio studio in Baghdad, urging engineers to carry on pumping out Saddam's propaganda. Even after the statue of Saddam was toppled on April 9, Mr Sahhaf refused to accept that Saddam's era was over. www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2003/05/04/wali04.xml   (750 words)

phorum - Our World Forum at Asiawind - Comical Ali vs Chemical Ali Through the disaster faced by the Iraqi people during the American conquest of Iraq, the world was entertained by the undaunting face and antics of General Mohammed Said al-Sahhaf, the Information Minister of Saddam Hussein. He was called Comical Ali, unlike Chemical Ali, Saddam Hussein's cousin who killed many fellow Iraqis in the Kurdish and Shia areas of Iraq. With a fan club website in his honor, Comical Ali was indeed in top form every morning on TV. www.asiawind.com /forums/read.php?f=3&i=114868&t=114868   (173 words)

A Welsh View: Comical Ali Voices His Opinion On Saddams Capture Comical Ali Voices His Opinion On Saddams Capture Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Comical Ali Voices His Opinion On Saddams Capture: If you are looking to trace your roots in South East Wales my father may be able to help. xo.typepad.com /blog/2003/12/comical_ali_voi.html   (140 words)

Ali Williams :: home Ali is now an Official Patron of the KidsCan Charitable Trust, a charity dedicated to the welfare of financially disadvantaged New Zealand children. New Zealand pace, power and punishment floored Wales 45-10 as another end of season tour was clean swept by the All Blacks. You can't yet say Comical Ali has been replaced by Serious Ali but there are signs Ali Williams is maturing as a rugby player. aliwilliams.com   (304 words)

We love the Iraqi Information Minister Baghdad Bob Rap, Boogie Comical Ali The Iraqi Information Minister, otherwise known as Comical Ali, was a unique man of unprecedented integrity, persistent in his message, a trusted information source, no supporting evidence needed! A British Rap Group has produced a new rap and boogie song in honor of Rappin' Comical Ali titled... The band members believe that Comical Ali should be rapping himself... www.odysseynj.com /MAS_o.html   (1153 words)

The Command Post - Iraq - 'Comical Ali surrenders' Sky News - Iraqi spin doctor Mohammad Said al-Sahhaf - the man dubbed Comical Ali - is alive and well in Baghdad, it is reported. The paper said al-Sahhaf was living with his auntie on Palestine Street in the capital and had sent relatives to negotiate his surrender with US troops. As UK Foreign Office minsiter Mike O'Brien pointed out on last weeks Question Time, although he was quite 'comical' if he had said anything other that what he did, he would probably have been made to disappear fairly quickly. www.command-post.org /archives/006556.html   (2090 words)

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