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Thursday

World

Bush, Blair Meet at Camp David

President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair meet at Camp David to discuss the war on Iraq. At a joint news conference, President Bush vows to persevere for "however long it takes" to remove Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein from power. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards, NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush, Blair Meet at Camp David

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Wednesday

World

U.N. Works to Restart Aid Program in Iraq

The U.N. Security Council reports progress on a proposal that would reinstate Iraq's oil-for-food program and speed up emergency food aid to the Iraqi people. Arab governments also ask the Security Council to pass a resolution demanding a ceasefire. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.N. Works to Restart Aid Program in Iraq

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Special Coverage : Iraq

U.N. Mulls Changes to Iraq Oil-for-Food Program

NPR's Neal Conan and Vicky O'Hara discuss the morning meeting of the U.N. Security Council, where some members sought to give Iraq's oil-for-food program a boost to speed up delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid. But nations like Russia and Syria don't want the United States to escape its responsibilities as an occupying force to take care of Iraqi civilians.

U.N. Mulls Changes to Iraq Oil-for-Food Program

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Tuesday

Monday

World

Speed Pace of Humanitarian Aid to Iraq, U.N. Urges

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan calls upon the United States and Britain to step up efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Iraqi people. U.S. military officials say ports possibly seeded with mines have stalled shipments of food and supplies. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Speed Pace of Humanitarian Aid to Iraq, U.N. Urges

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Friday

World

Annan Seeks Changes to U.N.-Iraq Oil-For-Food Program

Secretary-General Kofi Annan asks the U.N. Security Council to authorize him to run the oil-for-food program in Iraq. The joint U.N.-Iraqi program, which allows Iraq to use its oil money to buy food and other commodities, has been suspended because of the war. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Annan Seeks Changes to U.N.-Iraq Oil-For-Food Program

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Thursday

Wednesday

Talk of the Nation

U.N. Security Council Meets as Clock Ticks Down

When the U.N. recalled its weapons inspectors from Iraq earlier this week, the organization suspended its oil-for-food program. The program is the only source of financial support for 60 percent of the the Iraqi population. In a meeting on Wednesday, U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan appealed to security council members for donations. NPR's Vicky O'Hara joins Neal Conan joins Neal Conan to discuss the outcome of the session. Guest: Vicky O'Hara *NPR diplomatic correspondent

U.N. Security Council Meets as Clock Ticks Down

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All Things Considered

U.N.'s Blix Briefs Security Council

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports from New York that the foreign ministers of France, Germany and other nations opposed to a U.S. war in Iraq are attending a U.N. Security Council session today to listen to a final report from chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix. Secretary of State Colin Powell is staying away from the session after declaring an end to diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iraq crisis.

U.N.'s Blix Briefs Security Council

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Monday

All Things Considered

Iraq: Latest from the United Nations

President Bush addresses the nation this evening on the issue of Iraq. Earlier today the United States, Britain and Spain said they've given up their efforts to obtain another U.N. Security Council resolution to deal with the disarmament of Iraq. Following the announcement, Secretary General Kofi Annan said he has ordered the withdrawal of all U.N. personnel from Iraq to ensure their safety. The United States and Britain are holding France responsible for the failure of diplomacy. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Iraq: Latest from the United Nations

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