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Thursday October 31, 2002

Israeli Coalition Collapses

October 31, 2002 • Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon tries to save his Likud government after the collapse of the coalition with the Labor Party. Labor Party members resigned in a dispute over Jewish settlements. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.

Moscow Theater Cast Stunned By Hostage Crisis

October 31, 2002 • Russians Mourn Hostage Deaths A week after Chechen rebels interrupt a Moscow musical performance and take hundreds hostage, cast members express grief over colleagues' deaths..

Moscow Theater Cast Stunned By Hostage Crisis

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Al Qaeda Regroups

October 31, 2002 • There are reports that several terrorist attacks throughout the world since Sept. 11, 2001, are the work of a new group of al Qaeda leaders. NPR's Bob Edwards speaks with Douglas Farah of The Washington Post.

Al Qaeda Regroups

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Unmarked Spanish Graves Tell Tale of Franco Regime

October 31, 2002 • During the 36 years that Gen. Francisco Franco ruled Spain, tens of thousands of his political opponents went missing and are now believed to have been executed. Their descendants are still searching for the bodies in mass graves. Claire Marshall reports.

Unmarked Spanish Graves Tell Tale of Franco Regime

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Kurds Eye Seats in Turkey's Parliament

October 31, 2002 • Turkey holds general elections Sunday, and a coalition of Kurdish political groups may gain seats in the legislature. It would be the first mainstream government involvement for the oft-oppressed ethnic minority. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Kurds Eye Seats in Turkey's Parliament

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Wednesday October 30, 2002

U.N. Resolution on Iraq

October 30, 2002 • The U.S. and Britain push for a U.N. Security Council resolution that would force the disarmament of Iraq. President Bush repeats his stance that the U.S. is prepared to move against Iraq's President Saddam Hussein with or without U.N. support. NPR's Tom Gjelten reports.

Powell: Iraq Accord Nearer

October 30, 2002 • Secretary of State Colin Powell says the U.S. and other members of the U.N. Security Council are closer to agreement on a resolution to compel Iraq to allow arms inspections. And President Bush meets with top U.N. arms inspector Hans Blix. NPR News reports.

Powell: Iraq Accord Nearer

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Israeli Coalition Collapses

October 30, 2002 • Israel's national unity government collapses, after the Labor Party abandons its partnership with Prime Minister Sharon's Likud Party. Hear NPR's Peter Kenyon and David Horowitz of The Jerusalem Post. Oct. 30, 2002.

Israeli Ruling Coalition Collapses

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Israeli Coalition Collapses

October 30, 2002 • Ariel Sharon says he intends to stay on as Israeli prime minister despite the collapse of the coalition government he heads. Labor Party representatives resigned in a dispute over the budget. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

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Russian Silence Cost Lives?

October 30, 2002 • The U.S. ambassador to Moscow says Russia's reticence about the type of gas used to end the theater siege may have cost lives. But Alexander Vershbow stops short of criticizing Russia for its handling of the crisis. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Russian Silence Cost Lives?

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Tuesday October 29, 2002

U.N. Considers Iraq Resolution

October 29, 2002 • The U.N. Security Council continues negotiations on a draft resolution on Iraq. The U.S. wants a vote this week, but faces opposition from France, Russia and China. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

Iraqis in London Form Splintered Opposition to Saddam

October 29, 2002 • About 250,000 Iraqi exiles live in London, and they've formed dozens of groups opposed to Saddam Hussein. But the groups can't agree on much beyond a general goal of getting rid of the Iraqi leader. NPR's Guy Raz reports.

Palestinian Lawmakers Approve New Cabinet

October 29, 2002 • In Ramallah, the Palestinian parliament approves Yasser Arafat's new Cabinet. The approval comes a month after the old Cabinet was forced to resign amid complaints of growing corruption. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

U.S. Envoy's Death Probed

October 29, 2002 • Jordan investigates the shooting death of Lawrence Foley, a U.S. diplomat working in Amman. Terrorism has not been ruled out. The pro-western Jordanian government is aghast. NPR's Kate Seelye reports. Oct. 29, 2002.

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Troops Sent to Horn of Africa

October 29, 2002 • The Pentagon confirms it has about 800 troops operating in the Horn of Africa region as part of the war on terrorism. Meanwhile, several prisoners are released from Guantanamo Bay. Hear NPR's Eric Westervelt and David Rohde of The New York Times.

U.S. Troops Sent to Horn of Africa in War on Terror

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