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    British Marines and Sailors Are on Their Way Home

    Iran today abruptly announced the release of 14 men and one woman captured in disputed waters a week and a half ago.   Britain did not concede they trespassed on Iranian waters.  Tony Blair said the release was accomplished without confrontation--or negotiation.  Was there a deal or did Iran provide a surprise "gift" to the British people, as its president claimed? Was the US involved in a swap for Iranians held in Iraq?  Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conducts international diplomacy in Syria. Is she undermining President Bush or is it time for a breakthrough?

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 4, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

    Iran today abruptly announced the release of 14 men and one woman captured in disputed waters a week and a half ago. Britain did not concede they trespassed on Iranian waters. Tony Blair said the release was accomplished without confrontation--or negotiation. Was there a deal or did Iran provide a surprise "gift" to the British people, as its president claimed? Was the US involved in a swap for Iranians held in Iraq? Also, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi conducts international diplomacy in Syria. Is she undermining President Bush or is it time for a breakthrough?

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      Iran's Ahmadinejad Announces Release of British Captives

      Iran today abruptly announced the release of 14 men and one woman captured in disputed waters a week and a half ago. Britain did not concede they trespassed on Iranian waters.   Tony Blair said the release was accomplished without confrontation or negotiation. Was there a deal or did Iran provide a surprise "gift" to the British people,…

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      22 min
    2. 23:14

      Speaker Pelosi Conducts Her Own Diplomacy in Syria

      Despite President Bush's objections, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met today in Damascus with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.  Afterward, Pelosi told reporters she "expressed concern" about Syria's support of Hamas and Hezbollah.  She also carried the message from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Omert that he is ready for peace talks.  Describing the…

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Frances Anderton

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 1:3522 min

      Iran's Ahmadinejad Announces Release of British Captives

    2. 23:1426 min

      Speaker Pelosi Conducts Her Own Diplomacy in Syria

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