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Iraq, Iran and America's Credibility
President Bush denies any intention to invade Iran, but foreign allies and adversaries--and many Republicans--are skeptical. The administration is haunted by what some call the "Iraq syndrome." What will it take to restore America's credibility? Plus, Hamas' resignation as the ruling party in the Palestinian Territories and, on Reporter's Notebook, why are Hungary and the Czech Republic better for children than the United States?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenPresident Bush denies any intention to invade Iran, but foreign allies and adversaries--and many Republicans--are skeptical. The administration is haunted by what some call the "Iraq syndrome." What will it take to restore America's credibility? Plus, Hamas' resignation as the ruling party in the Palestinian Territories and, on Reporter's Notebook, why are Hungary and the Czech Republic better for children than the United States?
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3 storiesHamas Cabinet Resigns to Join with Fatah
Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh resigned today as Prime Minister of the ruling party in the Palestinian Territories to make way for a "unity government" with the Fatah faction of Mahmoud Abbas. Both sides hope for an end to infighting and the lifting of international sanctions. Kevin Peraino is Jerusalem Bureau Chief for Newsweek magazine.
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Today's Washington Post reminds readers of how the " Vietnam syndrome " dogged a generation of US Presidents. Now, it reports an "Iraq syndrome" is dogging President Bush. Despite denial of any plan to invade Iraq, the administration invaded anyway, based on evidence that turned out to be false.
Read the story35 minUNICEF Calls US among Worst in Child Well-being Overview
When it comes to the well being of children, the US and Britain rank last -- behind Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. UNICEF , the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund compared the well being of children in 21 industrialized countries.
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