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Industrial Chemicals and Homeland Security
The attacks of September 11 aroused fears that chemical storage sites could be terrorist targets, but new federal rules are being called "flawed" and potentially "harmful." How vulnerable are industrial sites? How great is the risk to the public? Does government or industry know best what needs to be done? Plus, Iran defies the IAEA and, on Reporter's Notebook, from the tabloids to the battleground, Britain's Prince Harry will be shipping off to Iraq.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe attacks of September 11 aroused fears that chemical storage sites could be terrorist targets, but new federal rules are being called "flawed" and potentially "harmful." How vulnerable are industrial sites? How great is the risk to the public? Does government or industry know best what needs to be done? Plus, Iran defies the IAEA and, on Reporter's Notebook, from the tabloids to the battleground, Britain's Prince Harry will be shipping off to Iraq.
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3 storiesIran Defies UN Atomic Agency
Despite UN Security Council demands to suspend the enrichment of uranium, Iran has increased it. That's the official word today from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency. The IAEA also says Iran won’t allow sufficient inspections to determine if it's pursuing nuclear weapons.
Read the story6 minIndustrial Chemicals and Homeland Security
Three recent incidents in Iraq have involved explosives combined with chlorine, which can be toxic and even deadly when it's inhaled as a gas. Such bombs have US officials worried that terrorists are resorting to chemical warfare. Could it happen here?
Read the story37 minPrince Harry Goes to Iraq
Britain may be reducing its troops in Iraq, but that does not mean that Troop Commander Wales --otherwise known as Prince Harry--will be staying at home.
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