Chief U-N weapons inspector Hans Blix says Iraq is facing a "very dangerous" situation, but can still prevent war by providing new evidence about its weapons programs. (AFP)
The Defense Department has plans to allow reporters to joint front-line troops in a war with Iraq. (Reuters)
South Korean President-elect Roh Moo Hyun all but ruled out the use of force against his isolated neighbor and vowed to continue to press North Korea for dialogue. (New York Times)