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Monday      
June 2, 2003
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G8 and Demographics

We’ll have the latest on the G8 Summit and talk about the shifting demographics in the G8 nations with Joseph Chamie, Director of the Population Division at the UN.

U.S. Grants Iraqis More Direct Role in Government

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The United States is offering Iraqi leaders a more direct role in choosing their country’s leaders.

Deal In Baghdad

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A French newspaper alleges that Saddam Hussein was betrayed by a Senior General who struck a deal with US. The deal allowed the General to leave Iraq with his family with a large cash payment in exchange for not defending Baghdad.

Bush’s Overseas Agenda

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We consider President Bush’s agenda overseas.

Eric Rudolph Arrest

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We’ll have the latest on the arrest of Eric Rudolph.

“Global Village” Theme Park Opens

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A new theme park called Global Village and Discovery Center opened in Georgia this weekend and offers visitors the chance to take a look into the life of shanty towns in Africa and Asia.

Historical Novels

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Here and Now’s literary critic Steve Almond reviews new and noteworthy historical novels.

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