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Thursday

Morning Edition

Crackdown on Terror Financing Makes Gains

The United States has had success in limiting terrorist financing. According to a former Treasury Department official, two-thirds of Al Qaeda's cash flow has been cut off. Still, he and other officials believe the terrorist network has other successful ways of moving money. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Crackdown on Terror Financing Makes Gains

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Monday

All Things Considered

Syria's U.S. Relations in a Downward Spiral

NPR's Vicky O'Hara traces the steady decline in the United States' relations with Syria, as Congress puts the finishing touches on legislation that would authorize President Bush to impose sanctions against the Damascus government for its alleged support for terrorism and reported attempts to obtain weapons of mass destruction. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Syria's U.S. Relations in a Downward Spiral

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Tuesday

World

U.N. Notes Afghan Struggles

A grim new United Nations report on Afghanistan portrays a nation lacking reliable security outside of its capital, Kabul. The report also says two years after the ouster of the Taliban regime, Afghanistan is still troubled by warlords who control large parts of the country. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Notes Afghan Struggles

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Friday

World

Turkey Backs out of Iraq Plan

The Turkish government reverses its decision to send troops to bolster U.S. forces in Iraq. The reversal comes after Turkey's initial decision to provide military aid met with strong opposition from the U.S.-appointed Iraqi Governing Council. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Turkey Backs out of Iraq Plan

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Thursday

World

Australians Protest Bush

President Bush's speech to the Australian Parliament is twice interrupted by Green party legislators opposed to the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Australia is the last stop of a presidential trip to the Pacific Rim that was dominated by security issues. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Australians Protest Bush

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Tuesday

Business

Bush Visits Pacific Trade Partners

President Bush is in Singapore Tuesday, emphasizing the ties between the U.S. and the Asian city-state on anti-terrorism and trade efforts. The president, on the sixth day of a swing through the Pacific Rim, visits Bali before flying to Australia, which supplied troops for the war in Iraq earlier this year. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush Visits Pacific Trade Partners

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Monday

World

Bush Eyes N. Korea Deal

President Bush meets in Bangkok with South Korean President Noh Moo Hyun to discuss ways to forward nuclear talks with North Korea. The Bush administration says it's considering giving Pyongyang written assurances of security, although a formal non-aggression treaty is not on the table. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush Eyes N. Korea Deal

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Sunday

World

Bush Rules Out N. Korea Pact

President Bush rules out a non-aggression treaty demanded by North Korea. But at a meeting of Asia Pacific leaders in Thailand, Mr. Bush said he was willing to consider giving written assurances that the United States has no hostile intentions toward Pyongyang. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Rules Out N. Korea Pact

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World

Bush Rejects N. Korea Pact

President Bush says he will not sign a non-aggression treaty with North Korea in exchange for nuclear concessions. Bush discusses North Korea in a meeting in Thailand with China's President Hu Jintao. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Rejects N. Korea Pact

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Saturday

World

Bush Visits Philippines

President Bush meets with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and addresses a joint session of the Philippine National Congress as part of a six-day trip to Asia. Bush praises the nation for standing up to terrorism, and presses for more help. His appearance draws protests in the chamber and in the streets. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Visits Philippines

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Friday

World

Bush Visits Tokyo on Asia Trip

President Bush visits Tokyo today, the first stop on his six-day Asia trip. The president meets with Japan's leaders and thanks the country for its support of U.S. goals in Iraq. Japan has pledged to supply an initial $1.5 billion for immediate reconstruction costs in Iraq. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush Visits Tokyo on Asia Trip

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Wednesday

National

Bush Heads to Asia

President Bush begins a nine-day trip to California and Asia. After meeting with Republican governor-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger in California, the president will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bangkok. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Heads to Asia

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Tuesday

World

U.S. Seeks Iraq Resolution

The United States is making another attempt to obtain support in the U.N. Security Council for a resolution on the future of Iraq. The resolution would authorize an international force for Iraq. But its larger goal is to encourage more countries to provide troops and money to help reconstruct and stabilize the country. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. Seeks Iraq Resolution

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Wednesday

World

U.S. May Drop Iraq Resolution

American officials say they still think they can win U.N. Security Council approval for a U.S.-backed resolution calling for more international assistance in Iraq. But key nations remain dissatisfied with the proposed pace of transition to Iraqi self-rule. U.S. officials say it's possible they will opt to abandon the resolution. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. May Drop Iraq Resolution

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Monday