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American and Iraqi forces have taken prisoners during this first week of war. Margaret Warner discusses prisoners' rights with Amanda Williamson, a spokeswoman for the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Eugene Fidell, president of the National Institute of…

In battle-scarred cities and refugee camps, voters in Chechnya participated in a Moscow-backed constitutional referendum that Kremlin officials say will help the small war torn southern Russian republic pave the way to stability and civil rule.

Republicans denounced Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle on Tuesday for his criticism of President Bush with the nation on the brink of war. Jim Lehrer and guests discuss the appropriate role for those who oppose a war.