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Iraq Sanctions Lifted

The U.N. Security Council overwhelmingly approves a resolution ending more than a decade of sanctions against Iraq. It also gives the United States and Britain authority to run the country and use oil profits to fund reconstruction until a new Iraqi government is established. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Iraq Sanctions Lifted

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Sanctions on Iraq Could End

The U.N. Security Council is expected to approve a resolution that would end more than a decade of sanctions against Iraq, after France and Russia announce their support. The resolution would also allow the United States and Britain to run the country and use oil profits to fund reconstruction until a new government is established. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Sanctions on Iraq Could End

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U.S., Iran Discuss Iraq

U.S. and Iranian officials hold talks in Geneva in recent weeks to discuss Iraq. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice says Washington is concerned about the influence of Iran's Islamist government over the Iraqi people. The war in Iraq has helped bring to the table the United States and Iran, which have not had diplomatic relations since 1979. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S., Iran Discuss Iraq

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Wednesday

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S. Korean-U.S. Talks

South Korea's new president, Roh Moo Hyun, visits the White House Wednesday, as the United States tries to decide how to contain North Korea's nuclear ambitions. President Roh, who was elected in December, has been urging America to negotiate with the north and avoid a military confrontation. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

S. Korean-U.S. Talks

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Friday

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Lifting Sanctions Against Iraq

The United States, Britain and Spain will present the U.N. Security Council with a draft resolution Friday calling for the immediate end to sanctions on Iraq. The resolution also describes a role for the United Nations in rebuilding Iraq and creates an international advisory board to monitor Iraq's oil contracts. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Lifting Sanctions Against Iraq

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Thursday

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U.N. Sanctions on Iraq

The United States plans to present the U.N. Security Council with a draft resolution Friday calling for the immediate end to sanctions on Iraq. U.S. officials hope to transfer the administration of Iraq's oil contracts from the United Nations to an international advisory board. Concerns over U.N. weapons inspections could stall the process. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Sanctions on Iraq

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Tuesday

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Saddam's Billion-Dollar Theft

The State Department confirms reports that Saddam Hussein and his family seized about $1 billion from the Iraqi central bank hours before the start of the U.S.-led invasion. U.S. officials say they are trying to trace the missing cash, which may have helped fund an escape by the Hussein family. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Saddam's Billion-Dollar Theft

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Monday

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Security Council on Iraq

The U.N. Security Council prepares to address humanitarian needs, sanctions and political restructuring in postwar Iraq. A State Department official says the United States plans to introduce a new resolution urging the lifting of U.N. sanctions, but some countries have suggested they should remain in place until the U.N. verifies Iraq has no weapons of mass destruction. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Security Council on Iraq

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Wednesday

Thursday

Morning Edition

U.N. Debate

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports its once again the White House versus the United Nations over who will set up a new government in Iraq. The U.S. says it should lead, but France is opposed. French President Jacques Chirac says Iraq's future should be figured out by an international coalition.

U.N. Debate

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Tuesday

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White House Warns Syria, Iran

The Bush administration issues a sharp message to Iraq's neighbors, including Iran and Syria, warning of consequences if their actions complicate the war in Iraq. U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld on Friday and Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday, urge the countries to stop supporting terrorist groups and Saddam Hussein's regime, and to end the flow of military equipment into Iraq. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

White House Warns Syria, Iran

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Thursday

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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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