Coalition Troops Enter Oil Rich Kirkuk

Kurdish and U.S. troops have entered the Kirkuk, an oil-rich city in Northern Iraq.

Europe Reacts to War

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We examine European reaction to the breakthroughs made by U.S. forces in the war.

World’s Arabs Express Shock, Disbelief on War News

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Many Arabs in countries outside Iraq are expressing very different view of the Americans’ war success.

Is Oil Wealth Bad for Democracy?

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Writer Jon Judis discusses whether Iraq’s wealth of oil reserves has actually hurt its chances of achieving democracy, and will continue to do so.

Democratic Candidates Reiterate War Position

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The big field of Democratic presidential candidates for 2004 attended a Children’s’ Defense Fund forum last night and reiterated their positions on war with Iraq, on the heels of yesterday’s stunning liberation of Baghdad.

Oakland Protest: An Eyewitness Account

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Oakland police fired rubber bullets and other projectiles at protesters earlier this week, injuring many.

Mailbag April 10, 2003

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Listener letters and comments.

Iraqi Americans React

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Iraqi Americans react to the news that Saddam Hussein has lost control of the city of Baghdad.

Today’s News Wrap-Up: April 10, 2003

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A wrap-up of the day’s developments.