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• A view from the international anti-war movement
  Political commentator, novelist and filmmaker Tariq Ali talks about why he is opposed to U.S. military action, particularly in Iraq. He also criticizes policies that singlemindedly pursue an anti-communist agenda.February 25, 2003
• How Minnesotans feel about a war with Iraq
  A new MPR-Pioneer Press poll tells how Minnesotans regard an Iraqi war with or without the backing of the United Nations. National polls indicate people view war differently depending on whether the UN sanctions an invasion.February 25, 2003
• MPR poll: Support for attack on Iraq depends on U.N.
  A new poll shows 75 percent of Minnesotans would support attacking Iraq if the U.S. has the full support of the United Nations. But without U.N. backing, Minnesotans' support for an attack drops to 45 percent. Another 45 percent say they would oppose an attack without U.N. backing.February 25, 2003
• U.S. and Britain prepare resolution, Saddam Hussein says U.S. will attack
  The United States and Britain ready a resolution declaring Iraq in violation of obligations to disarm, U.N. diplomats say. But with only two members of the U.N. Security Council solidly behind the United States, no vote on the resolution is expected until mid-March. Meanwhile, Saddam Hussein pledges to help U.N. weapons inspectors in any way he can, but doesn't believe there's anything he can do to avert a war, visiting dignitaries say. Iraq says "the channels are open" over a U.N. order to destroy missiles, but the United Nations says there's nothing to talk about.February 24, 2003
• War on terrorism update
  As the planning continues for a possible war in Iraq, the U.S. says it is continuing to fight against terrorists overseas. The deployment of 1,700 American troops to the Philippines to disrupt the activities of the Abu Sayyaf is the latest effort to curtail Islamic extremist action.February 24, 2003
• The role of the U.N. in world peace
  Former U.S. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke spoke at Concordia College in Moorehead Friday about the United Nation's role in world peace, and the controversy raging among U.N. members concerning the United State's push for war on Iraq. The event was part of the Peace Prize Forum.February 18, 2003
• Will the U.S. attack Iraq?
  European leaders united Monday behind a declaration affirming solidarity with the United States and warning Saddam Hussein that Iraq faces one "last chance" to disarm peacefully. The declaration by 15 European Union leaders including French President Jacques Chirac gave firm backing for the U.S. and British demand for swift action to disarm Iraq. But it also recognized the Franco-German drive for a peaceful solution, calling war "a last resort."February 18, 2003
• Peace movement grows stronger
  Millions of people around the world protested against the war in Iraq this past weekend. The numbers suggest a broad range of people are taking their views on war with Iraq to the streets. But are their voices having an impact on politics?February 18, 2003
• Iraq on the minds of Nobel Forum attendees
  The 15th annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum is paying special attention to the potential for war with Iraq. The Forum, held in Moorhead, has drawn big names to discuss this year's theme, "Striving for Peace: A World Without Borders."February 14, 2003
• Continuing coverage on Iraq
  Continuing coverage on the Hans Blix report to the United Nations Security Council.February 14, 2003
• Hans Blix and Mohamed EdBaradei report on Iraqi disarmament
  The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, Mohamed ElBaradei, said Thursday that Iraq still had a chance to "exonerate itself" but only full cooperation would prevent the United States from launching a military attack. We'll have continuing coverage of chief weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei at United Nations Security Council, as well as analysis of the situation.February 14, 2003
• Iraq key developments
  Britain, Portugal, Denmark, Italy and Spain back the U.S. stance on Iraq. But France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Sweden and Luxembourg want to give weapons inspectors more time to finish their work. Speakers at a European Parliament session Wednesday blasted the split. European Commission President Romano Prodi said if Europe can't come together, it will be "impossible" to keep working closely with the U.S. "while retaining our dignity."February 12, 2003
• Iraq: The World Speaks
  As debate over the threat of U.S. military action against Iraq takes on a more urgent tone, NPR News joins with BBC World Service to present a live, two-hour, call-in program to discuss the issues surrounding Iraq. This program will be available online Sat. Feb. 15 at noon. You may submit your e-mail questions now.February 12, 2003
• War without end?
  A documentary from the public radio series, "Humankind", called War Without End. It focuses on what war means for soliders and civilians. The program explores how the brutality of modern warfare affects us, how mass violence is started, and whether or not there are viable alternatives to such conflict.February 10, 2003
• Update on situation with Iraq
  France, Germany and Belgium split NATO Monday by blocking a plan to boost Turkish defenses in case of a U.S.-led war on Iraq -- an action that Washington said threw the alliance's credibility into question. The three NATO rebels, trying to slow the rush to war, say efforts to defend Turkey would signal that a conflict had begun. Turkey, which borders Iraq, promptly invoked NATO's founding treaty to seek consultations for the defense of its territory. Meanwhile, many people are looking ahead to Friday, when United Nations chief weapons inspector Hans Blix will present updated information about how relations with Iraq are going.February 10, 2003

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