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Powell Hopeful for U.N. Resolution on Iraq

Secretary of State Colin Powell says the United States is within "striking distance" of winning passage of a U.N. resolution authorizing military force against Iraq, but concedes on Fox News Sunday that France could use its veto power. Meanwhile, France urges continued inspections as an alternative to war. Hear NPR's Lynn Neary and NPR's Nick Spicer.

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Lynn Neary is an NPR arts correspondent covering books and publishing.