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Radio Expeditions

Coral Reefs in the Balance, Part 3

As part of the Radio Expedition collaboration with National Geographic, NPR's Christopher Joyce travels to Asia to report on the damage done to tropical fish populations and the reefs they live on by divers filling the demand for exotic fish species.

Coral Reefs in the Balance, Part 3

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Law

Tribunal to Try Cuba Detainees

The Pentagon announces the formation of a military tribunal to preside over the first trials of terror suspects held at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. An Australian and two alleged bodyguards of Osama bin Laden will be the first defendants. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Michael Greenberger, law professor at the University of Maryland.

Tribunal to Try Cuba Detainees

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Saddam, Aides in Iraqi Custody

Saddam Hussein and 11 senior officials of his deposed regime are transferred into the legal custody of the Iraqi interim government, though they remain guarded by U.S. forces. Saddam will appear in court Thursday, where he faces charges including war crimes and crimes against humanity. Hear NPR's Philip Reeves.

Saddam, Aides in Iraqi Custody

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Powell Visits Sudan, Refugees

U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell visits a refugee camp and meets with government officials in Sudan. Powell says the discussions produced assurances from the Sudanese government that it would combat Arab militias that have been raping and murdering black African villagers. Fighting in the area has displaced some 1 million people in the last two years. Hear Powell and NPR's Michele Norris.

Powell Visits Sudan, Refugees

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Tuesday

Kurds Distrust New Leaders

Many Kurds distrust the Arab-dominated interim government now in charge of Iraq and feel betrayed by a lack of guarantees over the future of their autonomy. Although most Kurds would prefer independence, Kurdish leaders are seeking a compromise that would allow Kurdistan to be part of an Iraqi federation. Hear NPR's Ivan Watson.

Kurds Distrust New Leaders

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Security, Services Key to Future of Democratic Iraq

NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to Alissa Rubin, Los Angeles Times co-bureau chief in Baghdad, about the prospects for a democratic, functioning Iraq after Monday's official handover of sovereignty.

Security, Services Key to Future of Democratic Iraq

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Iraq to Take Custody of Saddam

Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says Saddam Hussein will be transferred to Iraqi legal custody Wednesday, but he will remain in the physical custody of U.S. forces for the time being. Formal charges against Saddam will be brought Thursday. Meanwhile, a roadside bomb in Baghdad kills three Marines. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Iraq to Take Custody of Saddam

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Iraq Plans Security Measures

Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, vowing a crackdown on Iraqi insurgents, says he'll announce emergency measures Wednesday. Iraqi security forces, with U.S. support, have already begun raiding hideouts of insurgents and criminals. Nearly 150 suspects were netted in one recent raid. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Iraq Plans Security Measures

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Monday

Iraqi Leader Warns Insurgents

In Baghdad, power is transferred from the U.S. occupation authority to Iraq's interim government, two days earlier than had been scheduled. After the new cabinet was sworn in, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi vowed to crush the Iraqi insurgency. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Iraqi Leader Warns Insurgents

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At NATO Summit, Bush Lauds Early Iraq Power Shift

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with NPR's Alex Chadwick about reaction to the early transfer of sovereignty in Iraq. Gonyea is reporting from the NATO summit in Turkey, where President Bush lauded the handover Monday during a speech at the event.

At NATO Summit, Bush Lauds Early Iraq Power Shift

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Iraq Power Transfer Comes Two Days Early

NPR's Emily Harris, reporting from Baghdad, talks with NPR's Alex Chadwick about Monday's transfer of sovereignty in Iraq. The transfer took place two days ahead of schedule, during a small and heavily guarded ceremony in the city's "green zone."

Iraq Power Transfer Comes Two Days Early

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Allawi Calls for Pluralism

Following a ceremony transferring sovereignty to Iraq two days ahead of schedule, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi says the new Iraq will be a pluralist, federalist society. Allawi calls on Iraqis to fight insurgents and invites former Saddam Hussein loyalists to distance themselves from the insurgency and join the Iraqi army to fight terrorism. Hear NPR's Deborah Amos.

Allawi Calls for Pluralism

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Iraqi Handover Occurs Early

In a surprise ceremony, U.S. administrator for Iraq Paul Bremer formally transfers sovereignty to Iraq's interim government two days ahead of schedule. The change in schedule is seen as a move to thwart insurgent attacks on the ceremony and show the world that Iraqis are ready to assume authority. Meanwhile, the U.S. military confirms a Marine has been taken hostage. Hear NPR's Emily Harris.

Iraqi Handover Occurs Early

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