Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
Available On Air Stations
Watch Live

International

U.S. Military Launches New Iraq Offensive

The U.S. military begins a new offensive in Iraq called "Operation Iron Hammer." It's an apparent shift in strategy to crack down on Iraqi resistance. The offensive began a few hours after the suicide bombing of an Italian police base in Nasiriyah that killed more than 30 people, half of them Italian military police. NPR's Ivan Watson reports.

Copyright 2003 NPR

A big decision awaits some voters this April as the race for San Diego County’s Supervisor District 1 seat heats up. Are you ready to vote? Check out the KPBS Voter Hub to learn about the candidates, the key issues the board is facing and how you can make your voice heard.