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Monday

World

U.N. Qaeda Effort Ineffective

A United Nations monitoring group concludes that the international body's attempts to curb the activities of al Qaeda have had little impact, urging that sanctions be revised. Since 1999, the U.N. Security Council has enacted numerous resolutions targeting the terror group and the Taliban. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Qaeda Effort Ineffective

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World

U.S. Urges IAEA Iran Action

The United States accuses Iran of having a covert nuclear weapons program and wants the International Atomic Energy Agency to refer the matter to the U.N. Security Council for punitive action. So far, the IAEA has refused to take such a step. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. Urges IAEA Iran Action

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Monday

World

Critics Question U.S.-Pakistani Alliance

The war on terrorism has strengthened relations between the United States and Pakistan. Some U.S. officials question how long Pakistan's cooperation will last. Others say the U.S. should demand more of its new ally. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Critics Question U.S.-Pakistani Alliance

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Monday

World

U.N. Names Pakistani as Envoy to Iraq

The United Nations has named a new special envoy for Iraq, replacing Sergio de Mello, who was killed in the bombing of U.N. headquarters in Baghdad last fall. The new envoy, Ashraf Qazi, is currently the Pakistani ambassador to the United States. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Names Pakistani as Envoy to Iraq

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Saturday

World

Senate Panel Rips Iraq Intel

In a searing 511-page report, the Senate Intelligence Committee concludes that the CIA delivered a badly flawed assessment of the situation in Iraq leading up to the war that toppled Saddam Hussein. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Senate Panel Rips Iraq Intel

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Wednesday

Tuesday

World

NATO to Increase Troop Levels in Afghanistan

NATO has announced that it will increase its troop presence in Afghanistan to help provide security for elections set for September. But the number of troops being discussed would not bring NATO forces to even the minimum number that the United Nations and the Afghan government estimate would be needed. Human rights groups welcome NATO's announcement, but with a great deal of skepticism, noting that the alliance has failed to live up to its previous commitments in Afghanistan. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

NATO to Increase Troop Levels in Afghanistan

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Sunday

World

U.S. Seeks Troops for Iraq

With only five days before the beginning of an Iraqi interim government and increased United Nations presence there, the United States is scrambling to find countries willing to send forces to protect U.N. representatives. President Bush asked European Union nations for troops Friday; he is expected to repeat his requests at NATO meetings this week. Hear NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

U.S. Seeks Troops for Iraq

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Wednesday

World

U.S. Offers Pact to N. Korea

The Bush administration makes its first detailed security offer to North Korea, as negotiations resume on that country's development of nuclear weapons. Under the plan, North Korea would receive aid if it agrees to dismantle its program. The United States would also provide assurances that it won't invade the North or overthrow President Kim Jong Il. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.S. Offers Pact to N. Korea

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Sunday

Monday

National

Former U.S. Officials Call for a New Administration

A group of 26 former U.S. diplomats and senior military officers say that President Bush and his team should be voted out in the upcoming election. The group, in a statement to be released later this week, says the president has squandered alliances and his foreign policies have harmed U.S. national interests. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Former U.S. Officials Call for a New Administration

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Wednesday

World

U.N. Unanimously Approves Iraq Resolution

The United Nations Security Council unanimously approves a resolution intended to cement the authority and legitimacy of Iraq's interim government. The final resolution comes after concerns regarding security prompted five re-writes. The text now calls for the U.S.-led multinational force to dissolve after an election of a democratic government or earlier. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

U.N. Unanimously Approves Iraq Resolution

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World

U.N. Approves Iraq Resolution

The U.N. Security Council unanimously passes a U.S.-British resolution detailing sovereignty and security issues for Iraq's interim government, which will take power June 30. President Bush hails the vote as an international show of support for Iraq's future. Angry that the resolution fails to recognize their autonomy, Kurdish officials threaten to withdraw from Iraq's new government. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara, NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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Tuesday

All Things Considered

Security Council Votes to Pass Iraq Resolution

The U.N. Security Council unanimously votes to pass a new resolution on Iraq. The U.S.-British document focuses on details of the upcoming transition in Baghdad, where a new interim government is due to take office June 30. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Security Council Votes to Pass Iraq Resolution

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