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Intelligence Since 9/11

Spencer Michels reports on how September 11th changed the US intelligence agencies. Follow-up Discussion…

Pres. Bush Pledges to Seek Approval for Iraq Attack

President Bush told reporters Wednesday he will seek approval from Congress before taking military action against Iraq, and announced plans to take his case against the Iraqi leader to wary allies in the United Nations next week.

Former Worldcom Top Executive Pleads Innocent

Scott Sullivan, WorldCom's former top finance executive, pleaded innocent to charges he hid billions of dollars of the phone company's expenses as part of a scheme to artificially inflate its earnings by some $5 billion over the course of 18…

Israeli Court Endorses Expulsion in Some Cases

In a decision that may set a key legal precedent, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to allow the expulsion of relatives of suspected Palestinian militants if the authorities can prove they pose a security threat.

Congress and Iraq: Having Their Say

Members of Congress discuss whether the U.S. should oust Iraq's Saddam Hussein, and the importance of assessing American sentiment before taking action.

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Iraq, U.N. Officials to Discuss Weapons Inspectors

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz said he would meet United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan Tuesday to discuss the ongoing dispute over weapons inspectors and the growing standoff with the U.S.

U.N. Insists Reporter Should Testify

United Nations prosecutors have filed a legal brief insisting that a former Washington Post reporter testify in the case of a Bosnian Serb accused of genocide, elevating the debate over journalists testifying in front of international war tribunals.