NPR People: Corey Flintoff http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100491&ft=1&f=2100491 Corey Flintoff is Correspondent for NPR's Foreign Desk. Prior to joining the Foreign Desk, Flintoff's newscasts were part of NPR listeners' homeward commutes for 17 years. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:07:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Corey Flintoff http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100491&ft=1&f=2100491 yes Reality TV, Iraqi Style: Giving Leaders An Earful One of the most popular programs on Iraqi TV these days is <em>Hotline,</em> a call-in show that allows viewers to take their problems directly to the highest government officials. It offers an unprecedented chance for ordinary Iraqis to confront their government. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120571496&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120571496&ft=1&f=2100491 One of the most popular programs on Iraqi TV these days is <em>Hotline,</em> a call-in show that allows viewers to take their problems directly to the highest government officials. It offers an unprecedented chance for ordinary Iraqis to confront their government. 247 no One of the most popular programs on Iraqi TV these days is Hotline, a call-in show that allows viewers to take their problems directly to the highest government officials. It offers an unprecedented chance for ordinary Iraqis to confront their government.

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]]> Iraqi Election Plans In Limbo After Veto Of Key Law A top Iraqi official vetoed the country's election law Wednesday, throwing plans to hold parliamentary elections in January into disarray. The move could unravel hard-won compromises, and it could complicate U.S. efforts to withdraw U.S. combat troops next year. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:32:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120536398&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120536398&ft=1&f=2100491 A top Iraqi official vetoed the country's election law Wednesday, throwing plans to hold parliamentary elections in January into disarray. The move could unravel hard-won compromises, and it could complicate U.S. efforts to withdraw U.S. combat troops next year. 231 no A top Iraqi official vetoed the country's election law Wednesday, throwing plans to hold parliamentary elections in January into disarray. The move could unravel hard-won compromises, and it could complicate U.S. efforts to withdraw U.S. combat troops next year.

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]]> Fun? In Baghdad? A Theme Park Seeks A Comeback During the time of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi families flocked to Baghdad Island, a sprawling, once-popular Baghdad amusement park. Destroyed by looting after the 2003 U.S. invasion, the park is now undergoing revitalization, with the help of the U.S. Army. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120383404&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120383404&ft=1&f=2100491 During the time of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi families flocked to Baghdad Island, a sprawling, once-popular Baghdad amusement park. Destroyed by looting after the 2003 U.S. invasion, the park is now undergoing revitalization, with the help of the U.S. Army. 231 no During the time of Saddam Hussein, Iraqi families flocked to Baghdad Island, a sprawling, once-popular Baghdad amusement park. Destroyed by looting after the 2003 U.S. invasion, the park is now undergoing revitalization, with the help of the U.S. Army.

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]]> Iran Makes Counteroffer On Nuclear Deal Iran has given its official answer to a U.N. proposal that aimed to ease Western concerns about its nuclear program. Reports in Iran's official news media indicate that it is not the answer sought by the United States and other major powers. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114280811&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114280811&ft=1&f=2100491 Iran has given its official answer to a U.N. proposal that aimed to ease Western concerns about its nuclear program. Reports in Iran's official news media indicate that it is not the answer sought by the United States and other major powers. no Iran has given its official answer to a U.N. proposal that aimed to ease Western concerns about its nuclear program. Reports in Iran's official news media indicate that it is not the answer sought by the United States and other major powers.

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]]> Iran Sends Mixed Messages On Nuclear Deal A deadline has passed, but Iran says it won't have an answer on a proposed nuclear deal for a couple of days. Meanwhile, reports from Tehran show a confusing array of positions, from indignant rejection of the deal to suggestions of compromise. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114206181&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114206181&ft=1&f=2100491 A deadline has passed, but Iran says it won't have an answer on a proposed nuclear deal for a couple of days. Meanwhile, reports from Tehran show a confusing array of positions, from indignant rejection of the deal to suggestions of compromise. no A deadline has passed, but Iran says it won't have an answer on a proposed nuclear deal for a couple of days. Meanwhile, reports from Tehran show a confusing array of positions, from indignant rejection of the deal to suggestions of compromise.

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]]> Iran Fails To Meet U.N. Deadline On Nuclear Plan Iran failed to meet a Friday deadline to accept a U.N.-drafted plan that would ship most of the country's uranium abroad for enrichment. Iran said instead it would prefer to buy the nuclear fuel it needs for a reactor that makes medical isotopes. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114085061&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114085061&ft=1&f=2100491 Iran failed to meet a Friday deadline to accept a U.N.-drafted plan that would ship most of the country's uranium abroad for enrichment. Iran said instead it would prefer to buy the nuclear fuel it needs for a reactor that makes medical isotopes. no Iran failed to meet a Friday deadline to accept a U.N.-drafted plan that would ship most of the country's uranium abroad for enrichment. Iran said instead it would prefer to buy the nuclear fuel it needs for a reactor that makes medical isotopes.

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]]> Will Iran Seal The Deal On Exporting Nuclear Fuel? Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed to ship 75 percent of the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium overseas. It could be a move toward resolving a long-running dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions, including a recently disclosed uranium enrichment plant near the holy city of Qum. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114006207&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114006207&ft=1&f=2100491 Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed to ship 75 percent of the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium overseas. It could be a move toward resolving a long-running dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions, including a recently disclosed uranium enrichment plant near the holy city of Qum. no Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed to ship 75 percent of the Islamic Republic's enriched uranium overseas. It could be a move toward resolving a long-running dispute over Iran's nuclear ambitions, including a recently disclosed uranium enrichment plant near the holy city of Qum.

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]]> New Afghan Election, But Same Tough Issues For U.S. An Afghan runoff election could be a step toward getting the kind of "credible" government the Obama administration has said it needs before making a decision on sending more U.S. troops to fight the war. And questions remain whether a runoff is likely to be any more honest than the widely discredited first vote. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113969145&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113969145&ft=1&f=2100491 An Afghan runoff election could be a step toward getting the kind of "credible" government the Obama administration has said it needs before making a decision on sending more U.S. troops to fight the war. And questions remain whether a runoff is likely to be any more honest than the widely discredited first vote. no An Afghan runoff election could be a step toward getting the kind of "credible" government the Obama administration has said it needs before making a decision on sending more U.S. troops to fight the war. And questions remain whether a runoff is likely to be any more honest than the widely discredited first vote.

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]]> Afghan Election Crisis Deepens After Audit Results U.N. investigators threw out nearly a third of President Hamid Karzai's votes from the country's disputed August election, which would set the stage for a runoff election. It's unclear whether the Afghan-led Independent Election Commission will accept the findings. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113925474&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113925474&ft=1&f=2100491 U.N. investigators threw out nearly a third of President Hamid Karzai's votes from the country's disputed August election, which would set the stage for a runoff election. It's unclear whether the Afghan-led Independent Election Commission will accept the findings. no U.N. investigators threw out nearly a third of President Hamid Karzai's votes from the country's disputed August election, which would set the stage for a runoff election. It's unclear whether the Afghan-led Independent Election Commission will accept the findings.

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]]> Policy Experts: Obama's Potential Led To Peace Prize The Nobel Committee's decision to award Obama the prize is primarily for changing the tone of American policy, but real accomplishments are yet to come, several foreign policy observers said. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113666241&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113666241&ft=1&f=2100491 The Nobel Committee's decision to award Obama the prize is primarily for changing the tone of American policy, but real accomplishments are yet to come, several foreign policy observers said. no The Nobel Committee's decision to award Obama the prize is primarily for changing the tone of American policy, but real accomplishments are yet to come, several foreign policy observers said.

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]]> Musharraf: More U.S. Troops Needed In Afghanistan One of America's former top allies in the fight against terrorism says the U.S. needs to redouble its efforts in Afghanistan. Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf talks with NPR's Neal Conan and Ted Koppel on <em>Talk of the Nation.</em> Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113610051&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113610051&ft=1&f=2100491 One of America's former top allies in the fight against terrorism says the U.S. needs to redouble its efforts in Afghanistan. Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf talks with NPR's Neal Conan and Ted Koppel on <em>Talk of the Nation.</em> 0 no One of America's former top allies in the fight against terrorism says the U.S. needs to redouble its efforts in Afghanistan. Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf talks with NPR's Neal Conan and Ted Koppel on Talk of the Nation.

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]]> Italian Court Strips Prime Minister Of Legal Immunity The nation's highest court has ruled that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is not immune to prosecution on bribery and corruption charges. If cases against the billionaire politician are reopened, it could throw Italian politics into turmoil. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113582481&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113582481&ft=1&f=2100491 The nation's highest court has ruled that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is not immune to prosecution on bribery and corruption charges. If cases against the billionaire politician are reopened, it could throw Italian politics into turmoil. no The nation's highest court has ruled that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is not immune to prosecution on bribery and corruption charges. If cases against the billionaire politician are reopened, it could throw Italian politics into turmoil.

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]]> Obama Briefs Lawmakers On Afghan Strategy Review President Obama met with congressional leaders Tuesday amid an administration debate over whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. The president's top commander in Afghanistan wants as many as 40,000 more American forces and has said the mission could fail without them. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113535656&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113535656&ft=1&f=2100491 President Obama met with congressional leaders Tuesday amid an administration debate over whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. The president's top commander in Afghanistan wants as many as 40,000 more American forces and has said the mission could fail without them. no President Obama met with congressional leaders Tuesday amid an administration debate over whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. The president's top commander in Afghanistan wants as many as 40,000 more American forces and has said the mission could fail without them.

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]]> Voters In Ireland Could Decide The EU's Fate Ireland is holding a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, which is aimed at changing the structure of the European Union. It has been a heated campaign, not unlike the health care debate in the U.S., but the treaty is expected to win approval in Friday's vote. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113412660&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113412660&ft=1&f=2100491 Ireland is holding a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, which is aimed at changing the structure of the European Union. It has been a heated campaign, not unlike the health care debate in the U.S., but the treaty is expected to win approval in Friday's vote. no Ireland is holding a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, which is aimed at changing the structure of the European Union. It has been a heated campaign, not unlike the health care debate in the U.S., but the treaty is expected to win approval in Friday's vote.

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]]> U.S., Allies Open Nuclear Talks With Iran A senior U.S. official in Geneva calls the meeting of six Western nations with Iranian envoys the beginning of an "extraordinarily difficult process" and says Iran must address suspicions about its nuclear aspirations. Iranians, however, want wide-ranging talks and insist they won't discuss the issue if it veers beyond a general conversation about nuclear technology. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113348102&ft=1&f=2100491 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113348102&ft=1&f=2100491 A senior U.S. official in Geneva calls the meeting of six Western nations with Iranian envoys the beginning of an "extraordinarily difficult process" and says Iran must address suspicions about its nuclear aspirations. Iranians, however, want wide-ranging talks and insist they won't discuss the issue if it veers beyond a general conversation about nuclear technology. no A senior U.S. official in Geneva calls the meeting of six Western nations with Iranian envoys the beginning of an "extraordinarily difficult process" and says Iran must address suspicions about its nuclear aspirations. Iranians, however, want wide-ranging talks and insist they won't discuss the issue if it veers beyond a general conversation about nuclear technology.

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