Officials from China, Japan and the UK, the top holders of U.S. debt, have already sent signals over the weekend that they do not plan on dumping it.

美国国债持有国前三甲（中国、日本及英国）的官员已在周末表示他们没有抛售的计划。

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On Thursday UK officials sought to play down suggestions of a rift with the United States over military action against Iraq.

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British units opening fire with artillery on the southern city of Basra after what UK officials said were attacks by Iraqi forces.

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Negotiations between UK officials and the White House are reported to have been going on right up to the last minute in an effort to secure the best deal for Africa.

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