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Is It Time to Change Course in Iraq after All?
Despite joint efforts by US and Iraqi forces, violence in Baghdad is on the increase, and there’s growing impatience with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. We get the latest from Baghdad and a talk with Iraq’s Ambassador to the UN. What about a phased withdrawal or asking Iran and Syria to help restore order? Plus, GOP approval ratings fall to dangerous levels, and feeding North Korea--in the midst of sanctions.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenDespite joint efforts by US and Iraqi forces, violence in Baghdad is on the increase, and there’s growing impatience with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. We get the latest from Baghdad and a talk with Iraq’s Ambassador to the UN. What about a phased withdrawal or asking Iran and Syria to help restore order? Plus, GOP approval ratings fall to dangerous levels, and feeding North Korea--in the midst of sanctions.
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