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Iraq's Interim Prime Minister, Iyad Allawi, says he's given the order for U.S. and Iraqi forces to launch an offensive on Fallujah. Marines have seized control of two strategic bridges and a hospital in the first stage of the long-anticipated invasion of the city. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels and NPR's Renee Montagne.

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer signs off on a plan to overhaul Iraq's Soviet-style economy. The proposal opens up to foreign investment all parts of the country's economy, except its oil industry, and eliminates limits on foreign ownership. Hear Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

U.S. forces in central Iraq continue their sweep to round up Baath Party loyalists and curb a recent spate of deadly attacks on American troops. Troops conduct raids in more than 20 towns, detain at least 60 men and confiscate hundreds of weapons as part of Operation Sidewinder. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

The United States, Britain and Spain will present the U.N. Security Council with a draft resolution Friday calling for the immediate end to sanctions on Iraq. The resolution also describes a role for the United Nations in rebuilding Iraq and creates an international advisory board to monitor Iraq's oil contracts. NPR's Vicky O'Hara reports.

The Bush administration is reviewing its aid to Pakistan, in the wake of President Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency rule. But options are limited. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte testifies before a House committee about U.S. aid to Pakistan.

Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany doubled its support, projections showed.

A recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran appears even more fragile following the latest hostilities in the region, which includes U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.

In the first update of the National Defense Strategy since 2014, the Pentagon is putting more focus on Russia and China, the "primary concern in U.S. national security," as opposed to terrorism.

The U.S. Open is considered the toughest test in golf, but it's also the most accessible major championship. You don't have to be a star. Those who qualify have the same chance to win as Tiger Woods.

The British prime minister's office confirmed the deal Tuesday without offering details. But that did not silence Theresa May's critics at home, many of whom have already expressed opposition.