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U.N. Expands Debate on Iraq Beyond Security Council

During a two-day open debate, countries without seats on the 15-member U.N. Security Council speak out against a possible war with Iraq. Some countries, including Switzerland, South Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia, appeal to the council to give arms inspectors more time to disarm Iraq. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

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Vicky O'Hara
Victoria (Vicky) O'Hara is a diplomatic correspondent for NPR. Her coverage of the State Department and foreign policy issues can be heard on the award-winning Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition as well as on NPR's newscasts.