Iraq’s ‘Oil-for-Food’ Aid Extended 1 Week

The Security Council narrowly approved a U.S. resolution to extend the “oil-for-food” humanitarian program in Iraq for one week, with France refusing to vote in protest, and Russia, China and Malaysia abstaining. The vote reflected the continuing divisions in the Security Council as it tries to reach agreement on a new and much broader policy toward Iraq. U.S. officials said the extension will maintain pressure on the Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iraq that would enhance the oil-for-food program and restore weapons inspections.