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U.N. to Investigate Iraq Aid

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan outlines his plans to investigate charges of corruption in the now-defunct U.N. oil-for-food program in Iraq. Members of Iraq's Governing Council say that officials both inside and outside of Iraq siphoned money from the program. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. to Investigate Iraq Aid

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U.N. to Resume Iran Inspection

After a brief standoff with the U.N. nuclear agency, Iran agrees to re-admit international nuclear inspectors on March 27. The International Atomic Energy Agency will resume efforts to determine whether Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful in nature -- as Tehran claims -- or designed to produce a nuclear weapon. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. to Resume Iran Inspection

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Tuesday

World

U.S., Allies Adopt Iran Strategy

The United States, Britain, France and Germany have apparently agreed on an approach to scrutinizing Iran's compliance with nuclear non-proliferation rules. A draft resolution to be presented at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna both praises and criticizes Iran. The United States initially had wanted much tougher wording, but is going along with a multilateral approach to Iran. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.S., Allies Adopt Iran Strategy

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U.N. Backs Iraq Transfer Date

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan says Iraqi elections should not be held before June 30, the deadline the United States has set for transferring power to an Iraqi government. Leaders of the Shiite majority are calling for elections to be held earlier. Annan's statement follows the return of a U.N. team that assessed the political situation in Iraq. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Backs Iraq Transfer Date

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U.S. Sees New Advantage in N. Korea Talks

U.S. officials travel to Beijing next week for a second round of six-way talks aimed at eliminating North Korea's nuclear programs. U.S. officials say America enters the talks with a stronger hand, citing Libya's decision to end its nuclear weapons programs, and revelations that North Korea benefited from nuclear secrets passed from Pakistan. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.S. Sees New Advantage in N. Korea Talks

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Friday

National

Gitmo Suspects to Get Hearings

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says accused enemy combatants being held at the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will have their cases reviewed once a year by a new special panel. Rumsfeld also indicates some of the prisoners could be held indefinitely, or until the United States determines they no longer pose a threat. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Gitmo Suspects to Get Hearings

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Thursday

World

Bush Urges Curbs on Nuclear Spread

President Bush calls for new measures to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons technology, citing the growing black market for such information. Arms-control proponents welcome his proposals, but the international community may be more skeptical. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Urges Curbs on Nuclear Spread

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Pakistani Scientist Pardoned

The Bush administration refuses to criticize Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's decision to pardon Abdul Qadeer Khan, the Pakistani scientist who has admitted to passing nuclear secrets to Libya, Iran and North Korea. White House officials say they welcome the steps Pakistan is taking to stop the international trade in nuclear technology. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Pakistani Scientist Pardoned

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U.S. May Ease Deadline for Iraq Power Transfer

The Bush administration might consider extending its June 30 deadline for transferring sovereignty in Iraq. Officials say the decision hinges on the outcome of a U.N. mission exploring the feasibility of nationwide elections. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. May Ease Deadline for Iraq Power Transfer

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