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Russia has stationed troops in Transnistria, Moldova, since the break up of the Soviet Union.

President Bush makes a surprise announcement aimed at getting Middle East peace efforts between Israelis and Palestinians back on track. The move seems designed in part to demonstrate that the administration is not completely distracted by Iraq. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea, NPR's Melissa Block and Henry Siegman of the Council on Foreign Relations.

In the Azores, President Bush wraps up a brief meeting with the leaders of Spain and Britain, calling Monday a "moment of truth for the world." He says he will not pursue a new U.N. resolution on Iraq beyond tomorrow's scheduled meeting of the U.N. Security Council. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea and NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

President Bush meets with the leaders of Britain and Spain Sunday to discuss strategy for an uphill battle to pass a U.N. resolution sanctioning military action against Iraq. The resolution may lack the votes necessary to pass the U.N. Security Council -- and faces veto threats as well. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

Tension in Baghdad increases as the city prepares for a U.S.-led assault to remove Saddam Hussein. Soldiers gather along streets and residents stock up on food and gas. NPR's Anne Garrels reports.

NPR's Ivan Watson reports growing numbers of Kurds are leaving the oil center of Kirkuk. Iraqi security forces there have staged a security clampdown ahead of an anticipated attack by the United States.

Ten years ago, award-winning producer Dave Isay teamed up with LeAlan Jones and Lloyd Newman to create two gritty, groundbreaking portraits of urban life. Today, Isay presents the story of Yanier "Blak" Moore, a former drug dealer turned author who was first discovered by Jones and Newman during their reporting in the Chicago housing projects.

European and Russian space officials meet next week to discuss how to pay for Russian flights carrying critical supplies to the International Space Station. With NASA's shuttle fleet grounded, Russia now bears a greater role in keeping the station afloat. NPR's Eric Niiler reports on the imperfect international partnership now playing a crucial role in the space station's survival.

As the U.S., Britain and Spain abandon efforts to win U.N. approval for a new resolution on Iraq, President Bush prepares to address the nation at 8 p.m. ET. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says Bush will issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, that the Iraqi leader leave the country or face war. And Secretary of State Powell says the "time for diplomacy has passed." Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara and Michele Kelemen.

Iraq today brushed aside President Bush's planned ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to give up control of the country. The rejection came just hours before Mr. Bush's scheduled televised speech, and just hours after U.N. weapons inspectors were called out of Iraq. NPR's Melissa Block talks with NPR's Anne Garrels in Baghdad about the departure of U.N. weapons inspectors and the mood in the city.