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Pakistan: Is a Nuclear Power Becoming a Failed State?
Detectives from Scotland Yard will help Pakistan investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, but can they give President Pervez Musharraf much-needed credibility? Also, more post-election violence today in Kenya, and Republicans and Democrats caucus tonight in Iowa--with high stakes for America’s political future.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenDetectives from Scotland Yard will help Pakistan investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto, but can they give President Pervez Musharraf much-needed credibility? Can free elections promote national unity? Is a nuclear power on the way to disintegration? Also, more post-election violence today in Kenya, and Democrats and Republicans caucus tonight in Iowa, then it's on to New Hampshire next Tuesday. We get a preview.
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3 storiesEthnic Violence in the Streets of Nairobi
This weekend's disputed election produced more violence today in Kenya, as riot police in Nairobi used tear gas, batons and water canons against thousands of opposition supporters who were trying to stage a rally. Jeffrey Gettlemen is in Nairobi for the New York Times .
Read the story6 minWhat's Next for Pakistan?
Despite photographs of a gunman and doctors' reports of bullet wounds to the head and chest, the Pakistani government claims that Benazir Bhutto died when her head struck the sunroof of her vehicle. President Pervez Musharraf has asked help from Scotland Yard to investigate the assassination.
Read the story36 minOne Last Look at Iowa before the Caucuses
At 7:30 tonight, Iowa Democrats will begin to caucus; Republicans gather at 8. Predicted temperature: 24°. Predicted outcome: uncertain in both parties. The latest tracking poll by John Zogby for Reuters shows Obama with 31% of likely Democratic caucus goers, Edwards with 27 and Clinton with 24. Huckabee leads Romney 31 to 25.
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