Russia consults France China on U N role in Iraq plan
Moscow seeks central U N role as Washington's draft would limit the U N to an advisory status for at least a year in postwar Iraq. Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov said Russia will press for a central U N role and discussed the issue with France and China. Spain and Britain co-sponsored the resolution.
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Russian musical Nord Ost ends run after hostage siege
The Moscow production of Nord Ost closes nearly a year early after the October siege left 129 dead and 41 gunmen killed. The show struggled to regain audiences despite a $2.5 million theater refurbishment and touring plans abroad.
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Rebuilding Iraqi military planned
Air Force General Richard Myers said the first step is dismantling the Republican Guard and special units tied to Saddam Hussein. He noted the main guard will have no role in postwar Iraq, and that a smaller, vetted force is likely with potential for a reconstituted air force and a coast guard.
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Radio spot seeks Iraqi informants on banned weapons
The Information Radio in Iraq says rewards are offered by American authorities for information leading to discovery of nuclear chemical or biological weapons programs. The broadcast promises anonymity and safety assurances to informants who provide details about sites that manufactured or housed weapons of mass destruction.
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