Iraq Promises Cooperation Iraqi officials promise better cooperation with U.N. weapons inspectors following two days of meetings. Chief inspector Hans Blix says U.N. inspectors now can interview Iraqi weapons scientists privately, and the Iraqis pledge to help search for banned weapons and hand over more documentation. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.

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Iraq Promises U.N. Inspectors More Cooperation, Access

January 20, 200312:00 AM ET

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Iraqi officials promise better cooperation with U.N. weapons inspectors following two days of meetings. Chief inspector Hans Blix says U.N. inspectors now can interview Iraqi weapons scientists privately, and the Iraqis pledge to help search for banned weapons and hand over more documentation. NPR's Kate Seelye reports.