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Tuesday

National

Bush Urges Unity, Aid in Iraq

At the United Nations, President Bush defends his decision to go to war in Iraq and calls on the international community to help in reconstruction. But some member countries and Secretary-General Kofi Annan still question the legitimacy of the U.S.-led war. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Bush Urges Unity, Aid in Iraq

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Bush Defends Iraq War at U.N.

President Bush tells the U.N. General Assembly that his decision to go to war in Iraq has made the world safer. Bush stresses U.S. humanitarian efforts around the globe and urges the international community to join the war on terrorism. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

Bush Defends Iraq War at U.N.

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Thursday

World

State Official Arrested in Taiwan Probe

A former high-ranking State Department official is arrested, charged with concealing a trip to Taiwan. Donald Keyser was a deputy assistant secretary of state for Asian affairs when he made the trip last September. An FBI affidavit says Keyser also gave documents to Taiwanese intelligence officials in Washington. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

State Official Arrested in Taiwan Probe

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Tuesday

World

U.N. Faces Security Concerns in Iraqi Elections

NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports on the United Nations' as yet unsuccessful efforts to put together a protection force for U.N. personnel who will oversee Iraq's parliamentary elections early next year.

U.N. Faces Security Concerns in Iraqi Elections

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Sunday

World

Korean Explosion Worries U.S.

U.S. officials closely monitor what they call worrisome new data on North Korea's nuclear activities after a large unexplained explosion was reported over North Korea Thursday. Experts seek to determine whether North Korea is preparing to test a nuclear weapon. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Korean Explosion Worries U.S.

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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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