After careful management with fluids and medication to reduce the inflammation in his stomach and intestines (along with lots of ventilation in the isolation kennels), George was discharged the following day on a light diet and strict instructions to stay off the spicy food.
In 1945, Iraq joined the United Nations while it was still a member of the League of Nations, i.e., without altering the obligations of international concern (art.10) which Iraq incurred as a condition of its independence.n 1945, Iraq joined the United Nations while it was still a member of the League of Nations, i.e., without altering the obligations of international concern (art.10) which Iraq incurred as a condition of its independence.
Territorial disputes with Iran led to an inconclusive and costly eight-year war (1980-88). In August 1990 Iraq seized Kuwait, but was expelled by US-led, UN coalition forces during January-February 1991. The victors did not occupy Iraq, however, thus allowing the regime to stay in control.