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October 6, 2003
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Syria Demands U.N. Action on Israel Attack

Israel attacked Syria on Sunday in retaliation for a suicide bombing in Haifa. Syria demands that the U.N. Security Council condemn Israel’s attack, and the U.S. pushes for a position that condemns attacks in Israel and Syria.

UK’s Blair Blamed in Cook Iraq Diary

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Former UK foreign secretary Robin Cook is releasing some of his diaries. In them, he claims Tony Blair knew there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq before the war.

The Real Iraq Oil Revenue Numbers

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A recent report indicates that oil revenues from the Iraqi oil fields may not be as lucrative as once thought.

The Wilson Affair

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A DC roundtable discusses the Wilson affair and the political fallout.

California Recall Preview

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A preview of the California recall election.

Skeletons in the Closet

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A political science professor from California talks about the effect of skeletons in the closet on politicians.

All Black Billboard Top Ten

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For the first time in its history, the billboard top 10 is populated by only black artists.

Jazz Guitarists Bill Frisell and Melvin Sparks

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James Issacs brings us an appreciation of two new CDs by influential jazz guitarists Bill Frisell and Melvin Sparks.

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