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Vicky O'Hara Victoria (Vicky) O'Hara is a diplomatic correspondent for NPR. Her coverage of the State Department and foreign policy issues can be heard on the award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition as well as on NPR's newscasts.

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Friday February 28, 2003

All Things Considered

U.N. Hears Latest on Iraq

February 28, 2003 • NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports members of the U.N. Security Council were expected to receive the latest assessment from U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq today. Baghdad announced today that it will comply with U.N. demands for the destruction of its Al Samoud missiles, but Washington and its allies have made it clear that is not enough to avoid war.

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U.N. Gets Iraq Update

February 28, 2003 • The U.N. Security Council receives copies of the latest report by U.N. weapons inspectors working in Iraq. Meanwhile, a meeting is planned Saturday in Baghdad between weapons inspectors and Iraqi officials. They'll discuss destroying Iraqi missiles. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara, NPR's Robert Siegel and Paul Eedle of Britain's Channel 4 News.

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Monday February 24, 2003

World

Powell Confers with S. Korea

February 24, 2003 • Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives in Seoul, South Korea, following stops in Tokyo and Beijing. He's in the region bolstering support for U.S. positions about the growing nuclear threat posed by North Korea and about Iraq. NPR's Melissa Block talks with NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Powell Confers with S. Korea

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Sunday February 23, 2003

Weekend Edition Sunday

Powell in Asia

February 23, 2003 • Host Liane Hansen talks with NPR's Vicky O'Hara about Secretary of State Colin Powell's official trip to Asia, where he's discussing the disarmament crisis with North Korea and the potential war with Iraq.

World

Powell in China

February 23, 2003 • Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives in Beijing for discussions on the disarmament crisis with North Korea and the potential war with Iraq. NPR's Liane Hansen talks with NPR's Vicky O'Hara and NPR's Rob Gifford.

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Wednesday February 19, 2003

World

U.N. Expands Iraq Debate

February 19, 2003 • During a two-day open debate, countries without seats on the 15-member U.N. Security Council speak out against a possible war with Iraq. Some countries, including Switzerland, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia, appeal to the council to give arms inspectors more time to disarm Iraq. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

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Tuesday February 18, 2003

All Things Considered

U.N. Deliberations

February 18, 2003 • NPR's Michele Norris talks with NPR's Vicky O'Hara about the latest developments at the United Nations. Despite strong opposition in the Security Council, the United States and Britain plan to press ahead this week with a new resolution seeking authorization to use military force to disarm Iraq.

World

Security Council Debates Iraq

February 18, 2003 • The U.N. Security Council meets to debate the Iraq issue. Countries without seats on the 15-member council are expected to speak out during the two-day open debate. NPR's Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

World

U.S., Britain on Iraq

February 18, 2003 • The United States and Britain are drafting another U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing force against Iraq for failing to disarm. But key council members remain skeptical that force is needed now. Meanwhile, President Bush downplays recent anti-war protests at cities around the globe. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and NPR's Don Gonyea.

Saturday February 15, 2003

World

U.N. and Iraq

February 15, 2003 • After mixed reviews from top U.N. weapons inspectors on Iraq's compliance with a mandate to disarm, key members of the U.N. Security Council remain unwilling to back a U.S.-led military campaign against Saddam Hussein. China, France and Russia prefer continued arms inspections. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Friday February 14, 2003

World

Weapons Inspectors Brief U.N.

February 14, 2003 • The U.N.'s chief weapons inspectors brief the Security Council on their assessments of Iraq's cooperation with disarmament demands. Both officials say Iraq has taken steps to assist inspections. But inspector Hans Blix says Iraq still refuses to account for chemical and biological agents. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

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Iraq Weapons Inspections

February 14, 2003 • Chief U.N. weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei today report to the U.N. Security Council on Iraq's compliance with resolutions demanding disarmament. The United States and Britain have already concluded that Iraq is not cooperating. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Thursday February 13, 2003

World

Iraqi Rockets Exceed Limits?

February 13, 2003 • A team of international arms experts concludes that the range of Iraq's al-Samoud 2 missiles exceed the 93-mile limit allowed under U.N. resolutions. Meanwhile, France, Germany and Belgium reject a U.S. plan to use NATO resources to prepare to defend Turkey. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Thursday February 6, 2003

Morning Edition

Iraq/U.N. Fallout

February 6, 2003 • NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports that the U.N. Security Council has between now and next Friday to decide what, if anything, to do about Iraq, based on the newly declassified intelligence information that U.S. Secretary of State Powell presented yesterday. Powell used satellite photos and intercepted telephone communications to buttress the U.S. position that Saddam Hussein has and continues to develop chemical and biological weapons. Britain continues to support the United States, but other European allies are reluctant to approve possible military action.

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U.S. Presents Evidence on Iraq

February 6, 2003 • Members of the U.N. Security Council consider U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's report detailing evidence against Iraq. In Brussels, Belgium, NATO ambassadors will meet to discuss the U.S. case for military action against Iraq. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and Guy Raz.

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