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Danny speaks with NPR's Michael Goldfarb in London about the wrapup today of a 40 nation conference on how to rebuild Bosnia. The meeting set into motion the machinery to deal with such issues as refugee resettlement and finance. Overshadowing the event was a French threat to "hit" the Bosnian Serbs if the Serbs don't return two French flyers who were shot down in a NATO mission last summer.

In the runup to Saturday's Palestinian elections, NPR's Eric Weiner profiles the Islamic group, Hamas. Hamas has decided not to participate in the elections, opening the way for further tensions with Yasser Arafat.

In his state-of-the-state address last night, Michigan Governor John Engler announced a new plan to move welfare recipients off the unemployment rolls in four counties and two other communities. NPR's Don Gonyea reports that unlike other states, Michigan's goal is to eliminate unemployment entirely among its welfare recipients, rather than just reduce it.

Music reviewer Charles de Ledesma reviews "Lamentation" by cellist and composer Tunde Jegede [TTON-day juh-GAY-day.] #Station note:the CD IS CALLED LAMENTATION ..BY TUNDE JEGEDE ON TRICIOM RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY NEW NOTE ADDRESS ELECTRON HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON KENT BR5 3SJ ENGLAND (stereo)

NPR's David Baron reports that Evangelical Christians will make the rounds on Capitol Hill tomorrow to defend the Endangered Species Act. They are part of an American religious environmental movement born several decades ago that is stepping now into the political arena.

The partial federal government shutdown is in its 20th day. NPR's Brian Naylor reports that today's budget talks between the White House and Cognress were called off, but there are no indications they're in any trouble. Republicans say they need time to strategize and discuss their next moves.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that Congress is expected to approve today a measure that would send some 280-thousand furloughed federal employees back to work next week. They and another 500-thousand federal workers who have been on the job without pay since December 16 would receive back wages. However, most of the agencies they work for would remain closed. The plan was agreed to by House Republicans who last night rejected a broader back-to-work proposals. The plan would also fund for the rest of the fiscal year other programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

NPR'S MICHAEL GOLDFARB REPORTS ON A DOCUMENT REVEALED THIS WEEK IN BRITAIN THAT HAD BEEN SECRET FOR 50 YEARS. DURING WORLD WAR TWO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TRIED TO CENSOR ONE OF ITS MOST CELEBRATED AUTHORS -- P.G. WODEHOUSE.

WEEKEND EDITION ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC ELVIS MITCHELL BEMOANS THE LACK OF STRONG STORY LINES IN MOVIES.

NPR's Tom Gjelten reports from Sarajevo about life along the front line. The Bosnian government and Bosnian Serbs have pulled back their troops, and French peace-keepers have moved into position to create a buffer zone between the two warring groups. For the first time in nearly four years, the neighborhoods along the trenches are quiet.