Chief United Nations weapons inspector Hans Blix has asked the Iraqi authorities for a list of Iraqi scientists who have worked in programmes of weapons of mass destruction. The tough new UN resolution which allowed inspectors to return to Iraq last month gives Mr Blix full powers to interview the scientists and even fly them and their families to safety abroad, if necessary. He has so far ruled out doing so, despite American demands.
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