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DISPATCHES FROM BAGHDAD -- JOHN BURNS

The NewsHour's regular conversations with the New York Times' John Burns from his post in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

April 17, 2003
The Fall of Baghdad
John Burns discusses his harrowing experiences in Baghdad during the final days of Saddam Hussein's regime and the current state of the Iraqi capital.

March 31, 2003
Baghdad Targets
Burns gives his assessment of the bombing of three primary targets in Baghdad on the 12th day of the Iraq war.

March 30, 2003
Covering the War
Burns reports on the continuing war of words from the Iraqi information ministry and how reporters are faring in the Iraqi capital.

March 29, 2003
Endorsing Suicide Bombers?
Burns discusses Iraq's policy toward suicide bombers and the effects of continued coalition air strikes.

March 28, 2003
Disrupting Communications
Burns reports on the disruption to Iraqi communications equipment caused by continued coalition bombardment of Baghdad.

March 27, 2003
Warnings Of An Intense Defense of Baghdad
As heavy bombing continues to pound Baghdad, Burns reports on the situation inside the city and the defiant speech given by the Iraqi defense minister.

March 26, 2003
The Air Strikes' Results
Burns reports on the impact of coalition air strikes on Baghdad's infrastructure and citizens.

March 25, 2003
Strikes and Sandstorms
Burns reports on the massive sandstorms that slowed coalition troops' advance.

March 24, 2003
Heavy Bombing As Troops Advance
Burns reports on heavy bombing in Baghdad and the reappearance of Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz.

March 23, 2003
Images of POWs Broadcast
Iraqis search for a reportedly downed U.S. pilot and broadcast footage of U.S. prisoners of war.

March 22, 2003
Iraq's Casualties
Burns assesses the Iraqi casualty count during a lull in U.S.-led air strikes.

March 21, 2003
Air Strikes Pound Baghdad
Burns reports on the heaviest day yet in the U.S.-led bombing campaign.

March 20, 2003
Iraqi Reaction
Burns gauges Iraqi reaction to Wednesday's start of military strikes in Baghdad.

March 19, 2003
Waiting For War
Burns examines the pre-war atmosphere in the Iraqi capital.


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