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Lebanese Government Resigns Amid Protests

Lebanon's pro-Syria government steps down after two weeks of public pressure following the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Melissa Block talks with Nicholas Blanford of the Christian Science Monitor.

Lebanese Government Resigns Amid Protests

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U.S. Considers Incentives to Combat Iran Nuclear Production

The Bush administration is weighing the possibility of offering Iran incentives to continue negotiating with Europeans, who have been attempting to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

U.S. Considers Incentives to Combat Iran Nuclear Production

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Law

High Court Considers Disability Access on Cruise Ships

Are cruise ships legally required to be accessible to physically disabled passengers? The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in a case testing whether the federal Americans with Disabilities Act applies to foreign-registered cruise ships that dock in the United States.

High Court Considers Disability Access on Cruise Ships

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Middle East

IAEA Meets to Consider Iran Nuclear Plans

The International Atomic Energy Agency meets in Vienna to examine Iran's recent pledge to freeze its nuclear enrichment program. Washington has repeatedly accused Tehran of plans to develop nuclear weapons. Greg Webb, editor for Global Security Newswire, discusses the IAEA meeting.

IAEA Meets to Consider Iran Nuclear Plans

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Analysis: Syria at Forefront of Recent Mideast Politics

The assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister last week brought Syria to the forefront of international politics. Meanwhile, over the weekend, the Syrian government arrested Saddam Hussein's half-brother. Former U.S. ambassador to Syria, Edward Djerejian, discusses the latest out of the Middle East.

Analysis: Syria at Forefront of Recent Mideast Politics

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Saddam Hussein's Half-Brother Captured

Saddam Hussein's half-brother, Sabawi Ibrahim al-Hassan al-Tikriti, is arrested by Syrian Kurds and handed over to Iraqi security forces. He is accused of directing the Iraqi insurgency from Syria. Melissa Block talks with Michael Doran, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton University.

Saddam Hussein's Half-Brother Captured

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The Impact of War

Army Sergeant Refuses Return to Iraq

An Iraq war veteran with 10 years in the service faces a general court martial for refusing to return to Iraq. Army Sgt. Kevin Benderman of the 3rd Infantry Division says he is morally opposed to war after having witnessed it during his first tour in Iraq.

Army Sergeant Refuses Return to Iraq

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Iraq Update: Massive Car Bomb, Insurgent Leader Caught

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with BBC correspondent Jim Muir about a massive car bombing Monday in the Iraqi city of Hilla that killed more than 100 people and injured many more. They also discuss the recent capture of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's half-brother in Syria. Sabawi Ibrahim al-Hassan is believed to be a leading figure in the Iraqi insurgency.

Iraq Update: Massive Car Bomb, Insurgent Leader Caught

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Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

In the single deadliest attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein, more than 100 people are killed in a suicide car bombing in Iraq. The incident took place in the town of Hilla, which is 60 miles south of Baghdad. Los Angeles Times Baghdad correspondent Patrick McDonnell talks about the car bombing.

Suicide Blast Kills More than 100 South of Baghdad

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Suicide Attack South of Baghdad Kills More Than 100

In the deadliest single attack since the fall of Saddam Hussein, a car bomb kills at least 115 people and wounds more than 130. The suicide bomber struck as prospective members of the country's police and national guard lined up for physical exams in the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad.

Suicide Attack South of Baghdad Kills More Than 100

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Sunday

Burundi Vote Spurs Worries

The people of Burundi vote Monday on a new constitution that would require the majority Hutus and minority Tutsis to share governmental power. If the referendum passes, the country would elect a new set of leaders in the next few months.

Burundi Vote Spurs Worries

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Jaafari and Iraq's Top Job

Iraqi's interim Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari is at the center of a growing struggle to lead the country's new government. While Jaafari is the chosen leader of the Shiite that won the most votes in Iraqi elections, interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi is vying to keep his post.

Jaafari and Iraq's Top Job

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U.N. Looks Into Lebanon Bombing, and Syrian Ties

A United Nations team is in Beirut conducting an investigation of the recent bombing that killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. Many believe Syria was behind the bombing and opposition leaders believe the pro-Syrian Lebanese government will try to impede the investigation. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports from Beirut.

U.N. Looks Into Lebanon Bombing, and Syrian Ties

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Opinion

Mubarak: Open Egypt's Election

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's proposal to amend his country's constitution to allow competitive presidential elections comes as opposition to the president grows. NPR's Sheilah Kast speaks with Megan Stack of The Los Angeles Times, who is in Cairo.

Mubarak: Open Egypt's Election

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