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(Kuwait: Peter Jennings) The US preparations for war against Iraq introduced.
(White House: Terry Moran) President Bush's administration's diplomatic efforts for a U.N. vote against Iraq reviewed; details given of the positions of France & Russia that they will veto the resolution & of lobbying efforts by France & the US for Security Council votes. [Secretary of State Colin POWELL - talks votes.] A new compromise from Britain creating benchmarks for Iraqi compliance noted. [British foreign secretary Jack STRAW†- talks about compliance.] [White House press secretary Ari FLEISCHER†- says ideas are being explored.]
(Kuwait: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(State Department: Martha Raddatz) The Bush administration's irritation with chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix for not including evidence in his oral report to the UN on Friday that was in his written report examined; details given about an Iraqi drone & about a type of rocket. [POWELL - comments on the information.] [In shadow, former Iraqi ENGINEER - says these drones could carry chemical & biological agents.] [ABC News military analyst Tony CORDESMAN†- says this delivery could be lethal.]
(Kuwait: Peter Jennings) Findings of a new ABC News poll on Americans' support for war outlined on screen; details given of further Iraqi destruction of Al-Samoud missiles.
(Baghdad: Dan Harris) The Iraqi view of the inevitability of an American invasion & of ongoing weapons inspections featured; scenes shown from the streets of Baghdad, where the value of the dinar is falling & stores & embassies are closed. [Iraqi FATHER - comments on war.]
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(Kuwait: Peter Jennings) A visit with the First Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Coyote in Kuwait presented; scenes shown of the troops walking around, in the tents, on the vehicles & in religious services; details given of the troops' concerns. [Commander Gen. James CONWAY - says the marines need to talk about fear.] [Reservist Marines Sgts. Jason MORRISON, Isaac MARINO; Capt. Roland THOMFORD‡- talk about the coming action.] [Intelligence officer Col. Mike GROUN‡- says the enemy knows we are coming.]
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(Studio: Elizabeth Vargas) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: John McWethy) Nuclear activity in Iran & North Korea featured; satellite photos shown of a centrifuge plant & a new complex for uranium-enriching facilities in Iran; details given about another missile test by North Korea. [Inst. for Science & International Security David ALBRIGHT†- says this represents a breakout capability for Iran.] [White House press secretary Ari FLEISCHER†- expresses concern.]
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(Studio: Elizabeth Vargas) Stock Market Report. The investigation board's finding that pieces of the Columbia broke off the space shuttle before communications with mission control was lost reported.
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(Studio: Elizabeth Vargas) Report introduced.
(New York: John McKenzie) "New England Journal of Medicine" report on an experimental drug to treat peanut food allergies featured. [Allergy patient teen Jacqui CORBA††- describes her allergic symptoms; states she would love to be able to eat with relaxation.] [National Jewish Medical Center Dr. Donald LEUNG†- explains how tissue releases chemicals in response to peanuts.] [Mt. Sinai school of medicine Dr. Hugh SAMPSON†- praises the new drug.]
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(Kuwait: Peter Jennings) The breathtaking technological changes in the Persian Gulf since the last war reported.
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