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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The pressure on President Bush to come up with a solution for the war in Iraq as he heads for a summit in Jordan with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki introduced.
(White House: Kevin Corke) The need for a regional approach to the Iraq & the Middle East examined; details given about the likely suggestions this week from the Iraqi study group; scenes shown from Baghdad of smoke from a US facility that was hit. [On "This Week," Jordan's King ABDULLAH II - says we are juggling with the potential of three civil wars in the region.] [Middle East expert professor Shibley TELHAMI†- says Iraq cannot be separated from the other crises; hopes Maliki will have some ideas to bring Iraq together.] [Carnegie Endowment for International Peace David ROTHKOPF†- says the US cannot bring democracy to or impose peace on Iraq.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler; Beirut: Richard Engel) What Bush can do at the summit meeting about Iraq & a regional solution to deal withthe Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the lack of confidence in Iraq towards Maliki outlined & the emergence of a cold war dynamic the regional between the US & Syria/Iran discussed.
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The milestone with US involvement in Iraq reaching the 1347 day length of World War II noted; war footage shown. The views of two military veterans presented. [World War II Sgt. Herb NORMAN, former Marine Sgt. Scott MONTOYA - talk about & compare their war experiences.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) A peace agreement in the Middle East in which Israel will promise to end military offensives in Gaza reported; scenes shown of a damaged home & a fire.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Ankara: Keith Miller) Pope Benedict XVI's planned four-day historic visit to Turkey previewed; scenes shown of protesters angry over the pope's speech that insulted Mohammed & of the pope speaking today at the Vatican; details given about the view of the Muslims that the pope insulted them. [Vatican analyst George WEIGEL†- comments.] [Former Turkish ambassador to US Faruk LOGOGLU†- talks about the security measures in Turkey.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Keith Morrison) Another apology from comedian Michael Richards for his racist rant at a comedy club last week in Los Angeles featured; scenes shown of his radio appearance on Jesse Jackson's show. [Voice of RICHARDS - comments on his tirade.] [Outside, RICHARDS - says he is sorry.] [JACKSON - says this may contribute to the national dialogue.] [On "Today," offended MAN‡, on attorney Gloria ALLRED†- comment on the Richards case.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) A deadly weekend in Afghanistan in the fighting between NATO forces & Afghanis reported.
(Eastern Afghanistan: Jim Maceda) The progress being made in eastern Afghanistan via the soldiers' personal approach featured; scenes shown of the 10th Mountain Division in the river valley with the local people. [Capt. Ron STANTON†- talks about their interaction with the Afghan people.] [Army Lt. Michael HARRISON - says the people came to trust us.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Statistics on retail theft in 2005 cited.
(New York: Lisa Daniels) The growing sophistication of the theft of store merchandise & what retailers are doing to counter the shoplifters examined; video camera footage shown; details given about William Swanberg, who snatched 600,000 dollars worth of Lego via counterfeit bar codes. [National Retail Federation Joseph LaROCCA†- talks about the thieves' methods.] [Loss Prevention Research Council Read HAYES†- talks about the new technology to assess high-risk behavior.] [Best Buy GUY - comments on awareness.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The health scare for former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reported; scenes shown from Milan.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Miami: Kerry Sanders) The trend of overweight & obese pets featured; scenes shown of fat cats & dogs. [Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. Dr. Kent KRUSE†- outlines the results for obese pets.] [Dog owners "KEN," Jennifer CURRY†- talk about their dogs.] [Carolina veterinarian Ernie WARD - lists the disease pets are acquiring.]
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