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	2005 DECEMBER Dec. 30, 2005 Training Iraqi Police Forces The United States launched a new mentoring program in Iraq that places American training advisors with Iraqi special police units working to secure stability at the front lines.

	Dec. 29, 2005 Syria Refutes International Criticism Syrian authorities launched a public relations campaign to improve the country's tainted image following international allegations linking top Syrian officials to recent assassinations.

	Dec. 27, 2005 Defending the Sky The Department of Homeland Security has proposed spending up to $1 million per passenger plane to install a missile defense systems, but some believe cost of the program does not match the threat.

	Dec. 26, 2005 Revisiting a Wounded Warrior A Health Unit report revisits the family of a soldier left paralyzed and brain damaged after he was wounded in a Baghdad market in June 2003.

	Dec. 23, 2005 Iraq Troop Drawdown One week after Iraq's successful parliamentary elections, the U.S. military confirmed Friday it will cut the number if troops in Iraq by about 7,000 early next year.

	Dec. 16, 2005 President George W. Bush In a wide-ranging interview, President George W. Bush hailed the elections in Iraq as having geopolitical import, outlined his hopes for marginalizing the militants attacking targets throughout Iraq and refused to comment on reported spying by the National Security Agency on people in the United States without a court order.

	Dec. 14, 2005 Extended Session for Congress Disputes on several key bills have kept Congress in session much longer than usual. A congressional scholar explains sticking points in the Patriot Act, defense appropriations bills, the budget and tax bills.

	Dec. 12, 2005 Remembering Eugene McCarthy Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota senator who provided a voice in Washington for those opposed to the Vietnam War, died Saturday at the age of 89. Following a background report, a presidential historian discusses Sen. McCarthy's legacy.

	Dec. 9, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the need for Democrats to develop a clear message on the Iraq war, the confusion over U.S. policy on treatment of terror suspects and the growing concerns over ethics scandals in Congress.

	Dec. 9, 2005 U.S. Prisoner Policy Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's recent trip to Europe was clouded by questions about the handling of torture suspects. A reporter and two experts discuss how her statements refined U.S. policy during the course of her trip.

	Dec. 7, 2005 Rebuilding Iraq President Bush spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations Wednesday about rebuilding Iraq. Following excerpts from his speech, a senator and a USAID official overseeing the effort offer their reactions.

	Dec. 7, 2005 Handling Terror Suspects Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visits Europe and is confronted with questions from European allies concerned by recent reports of rendition and the questionable handling of terror suspects. Two experts assess the situation.

	Dec. 6, 2005 Military Recruitment on Campus The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over whether colleges can turn away military recruiters in protest of the Pentagon's policy on gays in the military and still receive federal funding.

	Dec. 5, 2005 Debating Rendition Tactics Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Monday defended the CIA practice of snatching and transferring terror suspects overseas for questioning, a tactic also known as rendition.

	Dec. 2, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss President Bush's strategy in Iraq, the divide among Democrats over a military withdrawal and the resignation of Rep. Randy Cunningham following bribery charges.

	Dec. 2, 2005 Debating Torture Where to draw the line between interrogation and abuse has divided intelligence and terrorism experts and raised questions about the effectiveness of torture as a means to extract information from terror suspects.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2005 President Bush Speaks at the U.S. Naval Academy President Bush reinforced his strategy in Iraq and rejected calls to set any timetables for a pullout in a speech Wednesday at the U.S. Naval Academy. Excerpts of the speech follow.

	Nov. 30, 2005 Senators Discuss Iraq President Bush on Wednesday defended his strategy in Iraq and pledged to continue the war against terrorism. Two members of the Senate Armed Forces Committee discuss the president's speech on victory in Iraq, the possibilities of withdrawal and changing public opinion towards the war.

	Nov. 29, 2005 The Art of War A report on the artwork of Steve Mumford, an artist who spent ten months in Iraq. The report explores Mumford's experience painting the war and the people of Iraq.

	Nov. 25, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's political news, including the ongoing debate over pulling troops from Iraq.

	Nov. 24, 2005 Liberia's New President A report on the challenges awaiting the newly elected president of Liberia, Ellen-Johnson-Sirleaf, and the three and a half million people of her West African country.

	Nov. 24, 2005 New Violence in Iraq An explosives-laden car detonated outside a hospital south of Baghdad Thursday as U.S. troops were visiting the facility, killing at least 30 people. A reporter provides an update.

	Nov. 21, 2005 Debating Iraq War Strategy Democratic U.S. Rep. John Murtha's speech calling for the U.S. to withdraw troops from Iraq in the next six months added fire to the debate over the Bush administration's strategy in the war on terror. Following a background report, two experts discuss how Murtha's plan would affect the situation on the ground.

	Nov. 18, 2005 White House Deflects Criticism of Iraq War Strategy The White House defended its strategy in Iraq facing recent criticisms and calls for a withdrawal. Following a background report, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss the accusations.

	Nov. 17, 2005 Call for Withdrawal Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., ranking Democrat on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and a former supporter of the Iraq war, said Thursday that U.S. troops should leave within six months.

	Nov. 16, 2005 Iraqi Torture Site Sunni politicians on Wednesday requested an international investigation into claims that Shiite forces abused suspected insurgents. A reporter provides an update from Baghdad.

	Nov. 15, 2005 Senate Debates Iraq Exit Strategy As polls show American support for the war in Iraq declining, some members of the Senate are asking for more information about the U.S. strategy in Iraq, including a possible exit timeline.

	Nov. 15, 2005 Iraq Questions: Warner and Durbin Two senators discuss pre-Iraq war intelligence and what lies ahead in Iraq, including possible exit strategies for U.S. forces.

	Nov. 15, 2005 Iraq Questions: Ahmad Chalabi Iraqi deputy prime minister Ahmad Chalabi discusses pre-Iraq war intelligence and what lies ahead in Iraq, including prospects for a full transfer of sovereignty to Iraq.

	Nov. 14, 2005 Legal Rights of Detainees Congress is debating an amendment limiting the legal rights of detainees at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Two experts discuss the proposal.

	Nov. 11, 2005 Nathaniel Fick: "One Bullet Away" Nathaniel Fick, a former Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan, discusses his experiences as an infantry officer and a captain and his memoir "One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer."

	Nov. 11, 2005 White House Defends Prewar Iraq Intelligence White House communications director Dan Bartlett refuted accusations that President Bush misled America with faulty intelligence in the months leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

	Nov. 11, 2005 Shields and Lowry Political analysts Mark Shields and Richard Lowry discuss the White House's justification for the war in Iraq after President Bush accused critics of trying to rewrite history concerning the lead-up to the war.

	Nov. 10, 2005 John McCain U.S. Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., discusses the recent bombings in Jordan, winning the Iraq war, and U.S. prisoner abuse policy.

	Nov. 8, 2005 Senate Debates Torture Rules An amendment presented by Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz, to outlaw torture of detainees in U.S. custody and establish rules for their interrogation, has sparked debate in Congress. Following a background report, two senators on opposite sides of the debate discuss the amendment and possible exemptions for the CIA.

	Nov. 7, 2005 General Peter Pace Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, the principal military advisor to the president and the secretary of defense, discusses the U.S.-led operation to root out insurgents in Iraq.

	Nov. 4, 2005 Iraq War Questions Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, Colin Powell's former chief of staff, has sharply criticized the Bush administration's handling of the run up to the Iraq war. Following an interview with Wilkerson, two experts debate his charges.

	Nov. 2, 2005 Days of Violence in Iraq An update on the recent surge of violence in Iraq.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2005 War Touches Rural Nebraska Twenty-two years ago, nearly all the residents of rural Dwight, Neb. turned out for the funeral of a young man who was killed in the terrorist attack on the Marine barracks at the Beirut Airport in Lebanon. The NewsHour returns to talk to the residents of Dwight about the impact of war on small communities.

	Oct. 25, 2005 Milestone for Deaths in Iraq The 2,000th U.S. military death in the Iraq war was registered Tuesday. The editor of the Military Times Media Group explains the demographics of the men and women who have lost their lives.

	Oct. 24, 2005 North Korea's Nuclear Program New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who recently returned to the United States from an unofficial visit to Pyongyang, discusses the North Korea's pledge on Monday to continue with six-party negotiations over its nuclear weapons program.

	Oct. 19, 2005 The Future of U.S. Policy in Iraq Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's testimony to the Foreign Relations Committee raised questions about the length and direction of U.S. policy in Iraq. Two experts debate the implications of Rice's testimony and future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

	Oct. 11, 2005 Video Game Boom A report on recent successes and innovations of the video game industry.

	Oct. 6, 2005 Senate Sets Interrogation Limits The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of an amendment to the military spending bill that sets new limits on how the U.S. military may interrogate detainees it is holding after a series of scandals involving Iraqi and other prisoners.

	Oct. 6, 2005 Linking War on Terror to Iraq President Bush reaffirmed the importance of the war in Iraq as part of the broader war on terrorism and outlined the extremist philosophy of the enemy. Following excerpts from the speech, two former U.S. officials discuss President Bush's strategy against terrorism.

	Oct. 5, 2005 The African Union in Darfur Two experts from the humanitarian group Refugees International talk about the ongoing war in the Darfur region of Sudan and the African Union's efforts to bring stability to the region.

	Oct. 4, 2005 Violence Continues in Iraq After an update on the fighting in western Iraq, a New York Times reporter explains recent political developments in Baghdad, including a change in election rules for the constitutional referendum Oct. 15.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 29, 2005 The Iraq War Hearings A report on the Iraq war hearings presented before the Senate and House Armed Services committees.

	Sept. 29, 2005 Iraq War Status Report Top military officials told Congress on Thursday that plans to stabilize Iraq and build a new national army are working, despite the ongoing insurgency in the country. Two leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee discuss the situation in Iraq and the military's handling of the war.

	Sept. 28, 2005 82nd Airborne Accused of Iraqi War Prisoner Abuse A new report alleges the Army's 82nd Airborne Division abused Iraqi prisoners in 2003 and 2004. Two experts assess the allegations and discuss where the Army should go from here.

	Sept. 27, 2005 Darfur's Smallest Witnesses An exhibition of drawings by children in Darfur, Sudan collected by a human rights researcher reflect the violence of the war-torn region.

	Sept. 27, 2005 Using the Military At Home Active federal troops were dispatched to aid with security and recovery in New Orleans after state and local resources were unable to control Hurricane Katrina's aftermath. Two guests discuss whether the military should be given a more active role in responding to natural disasters.

	Sept. 26, 2005 Protesting the War Two days after an estimated 100,000 antiwar demonstrators gathered in Washington, D.C., hundreds rallied in front of the White House Monday. Dozens were arrested, including Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a soldier killed in Iraq who has become a mouthpiece for the antiwar movement. Three guests discuss the antiwar movement.

	Sept. 23, 2005 Sudanese Ambassador to the U.S. Discusses Ongoing Darfur Peace Talks The Sudanese Ambassador to the United States Khidir Haroun Ahmed discusses the peace talks between his government and rebel groups, the role of the Janjaweed militia and rebels in the ongoing crisis, and Khartoum's plan to return hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians to their homes.

	Sept. 21, 2005 Violence Escalates in Iraq Insurgents in Iraq launched a series of attacks last week in response to a U.S. offensive in the northern town of Tal Afar, including a suicide bomb in Baghdad that killed 160 people, while conflicts between British troops and Iraqi police added to the tension.

	Sept. 20, 2005 Christopher Hill U.S. Assistant Secretary of State and chief U.S. negotiator with North Korea Christopher Hill talks about North Korea and its nuclear weapons program.

	Sept. 19, 2005 The North Korean Agreement In a breakthrough after two years of talks, North Korea pledged Monday to end its nuclear weapons program and allow international inspections in exchange for energy aid, economic cooperation and security assurances. Two experts discuss North Korea's promise to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.

	Sept. 15, 2005 Jalal Talabani Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, in Washington for meetings at the U.N. and with President Bush, discusses the latest violence in his country and the possibility of a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops.

	Sept. 14, 2005 Burst of Violence in Iraq At least a dozen explosions hit the Iraqi capital Baghdad Wednesday, killing more than 150 people. A New York Times reporter based in Iraq talks about the latest casualties and violence in Baghdad.

	Sept. 6, 2005 Families of the Fallen A conversation among four parents who are coping with the loss of their sons, American soldiers who died in Iraq.

	Sept. 1, 2005 Military Orders Added National Guard Presence in Gulf Coast Some 22,000 National Guard troops will join forces already deployed along the Gulf Coast in an effort to bring security and calm to the region in what officials predict may be the largest military response to a natural disaster in U.S. history.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2005 Fatal Stampede in Baghdad Following a report on the stampede in Baghdad that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Shiite pilgrims, Los Angeles Times reporter Borezoo Daragahi provides an update from Baghdad.

	Aug. 26, 2005 Iraq's Constitution Struggle Negotiators announced late Friday that they had reached a "deal in principle" to bring a draft constitution to the parliament. A Shiite and Sunni representative discuss the last minute offer and the chances of the compromise charter passing a public referendum in October.

	Aug. 26, 2005 Brac Commissioners On the final day of military base negotiations, two Base and Realignment commissioners discuss the base closing process and the apolitical nature of their work.

	Aug. 26, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss Iraq's repeated failures to agree on a draft constitution, waning support for the Iraq war at home and recent military base closures.

	Aug. 25, 2005 Military Bases Close in Europe In July, the Pentagon announced it would shut down half of the 400 bases in Europe over the next 10 years, including 11 bases in southern Germany. An encore report visits the Bavarian city of Kitzingen, the home of an American military base that the Pentagon expects to close.

	Aug. 25, 2005 The Closing of Walter Reed The BRAC Commission voted Thursday to close the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The hospital has treated presidents, soldiers and veterans for nearly a century.

	Aug. 24, 2005 Military Base Closings Update The commission charged with making military base closing recommendations to President Bush overruled the Pentagon Wednesday by voting to keep open several large Army and Navy facilities.

	Aug. 23, 2005 U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad A battle between Iraq's Sunni and Shiite leaders over a draft constitution is threatening to derail the democratic process. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad addresses the split.

	Aug. 23, 2005 Connecticut Base Closure The Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRAC, begins voting this week on which military facilities should be shut down, one of which is based in Groton, Connecticut. A report on how the New London community is fighting to save the submarine base.

	Aug. 22, 2005 Iraqi Constitution Struggle After struggling for weeks and missing one major deadline, Iraqi leaders put off a final vote today on the new constitution. Three experts discuss the ramifications.

	Aug. 16, 2005 Iraq's Constitutional Process Iraqi officials delayed the drafting of their inaugural constitution until next week. Following a background report, a former State Department lawyer, who has been a legal adviser in Iraq, discusses the decision to extend the deadline.

	Aug. 16, 2005 Cindy Sheehan's Protest Following a background report, two columnists discuss the recent political firestorm caused by Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a solider killed in the Iraq war, and her antiwar protest in Crawford, Texas.

	Aug. 15, 2005 Indonesia, Rebels Sign Aceh Peace Deal Indonesian officials and rebels from the Free Aceh Movement, or GAM, signed a truce Monday ending nearly three decades of fighting over the province of Aceh's independence.

	Aug. 12, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the declining support of the war in Iraq and whether the United States has a plan to defeat the insurgency.

	Aug. 10, 2005 Tom Mathews: "Our Fathers' War" Author Tom Mathews discusses his new book about fathers, sons and the shadows cast by war.

	Aug. 9, 2005 Town Mourns Fallen Marines The town of Brook Park, Ohio, was devastated in August by the deaths of 20 Marines killed in Iraq. The mostly blue-collar town near Cleveland is remembering its fallen soldiers in a memorial, where parents, siblings, friends and family, many with strong views on U.S. policy in Iraq, come to pay tribute.

	Aug. 4, 2005 Violence Escalates Against U.S. Marines Marines in the volatile Anbar region in western Iraq have recently encountered deadly pockets of insurgent violence. Two retired military officials discuss the challenges facing the Marines.

	Aug. 3, 2005 Women in Combat The war in Iraq and the ongoing insurgency is forcing the U.S. military to change common training practices and rethink the role of women in combat.

	Aug. 3, 2005 Struggle for Security in Iraq A New York Times reporter discusses the most recent wave of violence in Iraq, including attacks in the Anbar Province that killed 20 U.S. Marines and the death of an American freelance journalist in Basra.

	Aug. 3, 2005 Women in Combat The war in Iraq and the ongoing insurgency is forcing the U.S. military to change common training practices and rethink the role of women in combat.

	Aug. 2, 2005 Death of Sudan's Vice President Following the death of Sudan's Vice President John Garang in a helicopter crash Sunday, at least 24 people died in demonstrations over his death. We have a background report from Independent Television News.



	JULY July 27, 2005 Update: Iraq Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld urged Iraqi lawmakers to draft a constitution by the Aug. 15 deadline. A New York Times reporter provides an update.

	July 27, 2005 Iraq's Constitutional Challenge Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Baghdad and urged Iraqi lawmakers to meet an Aug. 15 deadline for finishing their constitution. Middle East experts assess the problems the country faces when drafting a new constitution.

	July 26, 2005 Underground Market Frontline/World presents a report on the case of a Pakistani businessman accused of trying to smuggle nuclear weapons triggers out of the United States.

	July 19, 2005 General William Westmoreland Kwame Holman remembers Gen. William Westmoreland, the military chief who commanded U.S. troops during the early phases of the Vietnam war.

	July 18, 2005 Iraq's Violent Weekend Residents of the southern Iraqi town of Musayyib continued to mourn Monday after a suicide bomber blew himself up Saturday night under a fuel tanker and killed at least 71 people. The bombing is only one incident in the wave of violence in Iraq.

	July 14, 2005 U.S. General on Winning in Iraq U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Vines discusses the security situation in Iraq, attacks on soldiers and civilians, the attempt to set up a new government, and the ability of the Iraqi security forces to fight insurgents.

	July 14, 2005 Roger Rosenblatt Examines How We Look at War Essayist Roger Rosenblatt considers how we look at war.

	July 13, 2005 Allegations of Abuse The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing Wednesday to determine whether allegations of prisoner abuse at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are true.

	July 12, 2005 General Richard Myers Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Richard Myers, who will step down from his post this September, speaks with Jim Lehrer about military challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan, his role as military adviser to the president, and his relationship with Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

	July 4, 2005 Soldiers' Stories Three soldiers and one Marine who all recently returned from Iraq speak about their experiences in Iraq during the insurgency, which is steadily increasing.

	July 1, 2005 Soldiers' Stories U.S. soldiers and a Marine who have returned from Iraq assess the effectiveness of the insurgency and speak about the frustrations they faced trying to bring peace to a divided and dangerous country.



	JUNE June 30, 2005 Sixteen Confirmed Dead from Tuesday's Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan The bodies of 16 servicemen were retrieved by coalition forces from a helicopter crash site Thursday, military officials said. The MH-47 Chinook was shot down in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday. Analysts consider the ongoing violence against U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

	June 29, 2005 National Security Advisor, Senator React to President's Speech on Iraq Some prominent congressional Democrats criticized President Bush's speech, saying he shouldn't have invoked the memory of the Sept. 11 attacks when urging support for Iraq. National security advisor Stephen Hadley and Sen. Joseph Biden offer their reactions to the speech.

	June 29, 2005 Helicopter Hit by Gunfire Before Crashing in Afghanistan, 17 Missing The U.S. military Wednesday confirmed that enemy gunfire hit a Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan before it crashed Tuesday during a clash with insurgents in a troubled eastern region of the country.

	June 28, 2005 Text of President Bush's Speech at Fort Bragg, N.C. President Bush urged continued support for the efforts to rebuild Iraq as part of the larger war on terrorism in the following prime-time speech before U.S. troops at Fort Bragg, N.C.

	June 28, 2005 Iraq Marks First Year as a Sovereign Nation, While Violence Continues Tuesday marks Iraq's first year as a sovereign nation. John Burns, Baghdad bureau chief for the New York Times, assesses the security situation from the streets and on the political front.

	June 23, 2005 Laith Kubba Discusses Insurgent Violence, Military Training Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's spokesman Laith Kubba discusses the country's troop training and other rebuilding efforts as Iraq works to rebuild its security forces in the face of continuing internal violence.

	June 23, 2005 Rumsfeld and Military Officials Testify Before Congress on Iraq Updates Senior Pentagon and military officials testified before the Senate Thursday about the U.S.'s military strategy and troop training in Iraq.

	June 17, 2005 Shields and Brooks Discuss the War in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the public's reaction to the war in Iraq, President Bush's domestic policy and Democratic Senator Dick Durbin's comments regarding Guantanamo Bay.

	June 16, 2005 Cabinet Office Document This paper regarding the conditions for military action in Iraq was produced by the Cabinet Office on July 21, 2002. It is incomplete because the last page is missing.

	June 16, 2005 Controversy Continues Over "Downing Street" War Memos The controversy surrounding the "Downing Street memos" continues to grow. The documents, a series of 2002 British memos about President Bush making the case to go to war in Iraq, were recently leaked to the media.

	June 16, 2005 Text of Downing Street Memo The Times of London reported on May 1, 2005 about a 2002 confidential British memo describing how President Bush built his case for the Iraq war. The following is the text of the document, dubbed the "Downing Street memo" after the address of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's office.

	June 16, 2005 Text of Downing Street Memo The Times of London reported on May 1, 2005 about a 2002 confidential British memo describing how President Bush built his case for the Iraq war. The following is the text of the document, dubbed the "Downing Street memo."

	June 15, 2005 Senate Holds Hearings on Guantanamo Bay The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings Wednesday to determine the future of the U.S. military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, following a searing report by Amnesty International and calls by activists and politicians to close the facility.

	June 14, 2005 Trials Continue at The Hague for Bosian Serb War Crimes As the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia continues at The Hague, the U.N. war crimes tribunal president discusses the trial and the push to arrest former Bosnian Serb leaders such as Ratko Mladic.

	June 14, 2005 U.S. Public's Support for War in Iraq Declines as Violence, Deaths Continue Insurgent violence continues and the number of deaths are growing in Iraq. At the same time, recent polls show public support in the United States for the war appears to be decreasing.

	June 13, 2005 Guantanamo Bay Log Detailing Treatment, Interrogation of Prisoner Revealed As international groups continue to call for the closure of the U.S. camp at Guantanamo Bay, Time magazine obtained a log detailing the interrogation and treatment of the so-called "20th hijacker" at the facility.

	June 10, 2005 Ravaged Region The violence in Sudan's Darfur region has been labeled "genocide," but little has been done to stop it. New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof describes what needs to be done.

	June 10, 2005 South Korea, U.S. Press North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun met Friday to discuss how to deal with North Korea's nuclear program. Two experts on Korean affairs discuss the ramifications of the meeting.

	June 10, 2005 New London Community Fights to Keep Submarine Base Open The Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRAC, is considering closing a submarine base in Groton, Connecticut, but the community is fighting to keep it open.

	June 8, 2005 Former Iraqi Electricity Minister Discusses Electricity Problems Former electricity minister, Aiham al-Sammarae, discusses the current climate in Iraq as the new government tackles security issues, insurgency violence and the lack of electricity and power. Al-Sammarae is also taking part in negotiations with two Sunni insurgent groups about ending the violence.

	June 6, 2005 Iraqi Government Grapples with Insurgent Violence The Iraqi government announced it detained nearly 900 suspected militants in a crack-down on the insurgency. Phebe Marr of the U.S. Institute of Peace, recently back from a visit to Iraq, discusses the fledgling democratic government's efforts to rebuild and improve security under the strain of ongoing insurgent violence.

	June 3, 2005 Massacare of Bosnian Muslims Captured on Videotape Jonathan Miller of Independent Television News reports on a videotape depicting the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of thousands of Bosnian Muslims.

	June 3, 2005 Amnesty International Alleges Detainee Abuse at Guantanamo Prisons Amnesty International last week compared the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to Soviet gulags where detainees are held at length without facing formal charges. Members of the Bush administration have criticized the charges.

	June 2, 2005 Iraq's Foreign Minister Talks About Ongoing Violence in Iraq Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari urges the United States to accelerate the training of local security forces and discusses Iraq's efforts to end insurgent violence.



	MAY May 30, 2005 Suicide Bombers Attack Police in Iraq Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in a crowd of police officers in Iraq on Monday, killing about 30 people, as U.S. jet fighters destroyed insurgent strongholds near Syria's border.

	May 26, 2005 Guantanamo Bay Prisoners Allege Abuse, Desecration of Quran New documents have emerged detailing detainee allegations of abuse and the desecration of the Quran at a U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

	May 25, 2005 Soldiers Who Oppose Second Tour of Duty in Iraq and Afghanistan Identifying themselves as "conscientious objectors," some American soldiers are forgoing a second tour of duty on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan because of personal or moral reasons.

	May 24, 2005 Fourteen Soldiers Killed in Last Two Days in Iraq Fourteen American soldiers died in Iraq over the past 48 hours in the latest wave of insurgent attacks. A New York Times reporter in Baghdad discusses the upsurge in violence.

	May 23, 2005 Afghan Turmoil Afghan President Hamid Karzai visited President Bush at the White House Monday, where the two leaders discussed the reported maltreatment of Afghan detainees, the spread of poppy cultivation and the autonomy of U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

	May 19, 2005 Crackdown in Uzbekistan The Uzbek government Thursday reportedly recaptured a border town that had been held by Islamic rebels, as international calls continued for an investigation into a bloody clash between the two groups earlier in the week.

	May 16, 2005 An Embedded Reporter Discusses the U.S. Marines Latest Mission in Western Iraq A published report on a week-long battle between Marines and insurgents in western Iraq, near the Syrian border, said Marines were outgunned. A discussion with embedded reporter Ellen Knickmeyer, Baghdad bureau chief for The Washington Post, about her report.

	May 13, 2005 Afghans' Rising Fury Anti-American protests in Afghanistan continued into the fourth day Friday as nine people were killed in clashes with the local police. The riots have spread throughout the country over a report that U.S. interrogators at the Guantanamo Bay jail defiled the Quran.

	May 13, 2005 Pentagon Proposes Closing Almost 180 U.S. Military Bases The Pentagon proposed Friday closing about 180 U.S. military installations, including 33 major bases. The plan, which still requires approval from an independent commission, has sparked angry reactions from the communities affected by the closures and politicians representing them.

	May 13, 2005 Pentagon Recommends U.S. Base Closures The Pentagon proposed Friday closing about 180 U.S. military installations, including 33 major bases, launching the first round of base closures and realignments in a decade.

	May 12, 2005 Army Recruiters Step Up Tactics to Meet Quotas Amid recruiting shortfalls and accusations of unethical behavior by some recruiters, the U.S. Army is spending millions on new programs designed to convince more young Americans to join the ranks.

	May 10, 2005 Iraqi Insurgents Kidnap the Governor of Anbar Province As U.S. forces continued their offensive against the rising insurgency near the Syrian border Tuesday, insurgents kidnapped Raja Nawaf Farhan, the governor of Iraq's western Anbar province, and demanded U.S. forces withdraw from Qaim, an area of fighting.

	May 6, 2005 U.S. Army Plans to Demote General in Connection to Prisoner Abuse Investigation The U.S. Army announced Friday it will demote Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Janis L. Karpinski in connection to detainee abuse investigations.

	May 5, 2005 Nuclear Tensions Between U.S., Iran and North Korea Continue to Grow As diplomats meet at the U.N. headquarters in New York to review the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty this month, tensions between the United States and Iran and North Korea over their nuclear programs continue to grow.

	May 4, 2005 U.S. Joins Russian Effort to Secure Nuclear Weapons As diplomats from more than 180 countries meet in New York to conduct a month-long review of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, leaders in Moscow are working to keep Russian nuclear weapons from falling into the wrong hands.

	May 4, 2005 Scores Die in Northern Iraq Suicide Bombing A suicide bomber posing as a job applicant at a police recruiting center in the city of Irbil blew himself up Wednesday, killing at least 50 people and wounding some 100 others.

	May 4, 2005 Military Judge Declares a Mistrial in Iraq Prison Abuse Scandal Case A military judge on Wednesday declared a mistrial in the case of Lynndie England, a key figure in the Iraq prisoner abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib.

	May 3, 2005 U.S., Italy Issue Reports on Checkpoint Death The Italian government Tuesday issued a terse rebuttal to a U.S. Army report clearing American soldiers in the shooting death of an Italian intelligence agent in Iraq. Two journalists discuss the Italian and American investigations into the shooting.

	May 2, 2005 United Nation Opens Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Diplomats from more than 180 countries launched a month-long review of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty Monday. Two nonproliferation experts discuss the nuclear challenges posed by Iran and North Korea.

	May 2, 2005 New Wave of Violence in Iraq Leaves 130 Dead A new wave of violence in Iraq has left at least 130 people dead since a new government was adopted Thursday.

	May 2, 2005 Types of Nuclear Bombs In an atomic bomb, the energy or force of the weapon is derived only from nuclear fission - the splitting of the nucleus of heavy elements such as plutonium or highly enriched uranium into lighter nuclei.



	APRIL April 29, 2005 Vietnam Thirty Years Later Ian Williams of Independent Television News reports on the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam war.

	April 28, 2005 Iraq's National Assembly Approves Partial Cabinet Iraq's National Assembly approved a new government Thursday after nearly three months of political wrangling. The 37-member cabinet still has two vacancies and interim premier Ibrahim al-Jaafari told reporters that decisions would be made on the vacancies in the next three to four days.

	April 27, 2005 Darfur Update The African Union is seeking to bolster its presence in the troubled western Sudanese region of Darfur. Fred de Sam Lazaro of Minnesota's Twin Cities Public Television reports on the ongoing violence in Darfur.

	April 27, 2005 Iraq Findings Conclude No Weapons of Mass Destruction Existed in Iraq An 18-month investigation into Iraq's purported cache of weapons of mass destruction ended Monday when the CIA's top weapons inspector, Charles Duelfer, released a final report saying no weapons were found. Duelfer discusses the report and the flaws in America's intelligence.

	April 26, 2005 Wounds of War There are nearly 11,600 wounded from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many families struggle to care for the war wounded as many of them face major lifelong injuries. A report on how the Briseno family is trying to care for their disabled son.

	April 26, 2005 Extended Interview: Joseph Briseno Sr. Of the more than 10,000 soldiers wounded while on duty in Iraq, hundreds face major life-long injuries which are taxing both their families and the nation's military medical system. Susan Dentzer spoke with Joseph Briseno, father of a seriously wounded soldier.

	April 26, 2005 Extended Interview: Dr. Steven Fish Of the more than 10,000 soldiers wounded while on duty in Iraq, hundreds face major life-long injuries which are taxing both their families and the nation's military medical system. Susan Dentzer spoke with Dr. Steven Fish, one of the doctors treating Joseph Briseno Jr.

	April 26, 2005 Extended Interview: VA Hospital Administrator Sandy Garfunkel As a part of her reporting on this issue of long-term care for the some of the most severely wounded, NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer spoke with Sandy Garfunkel, director of the Washington D.C. Veterans Administration Medical Center. The following is an extended transcript of their conversation.

	April 26, 2005 Extended Interview: Caregiver Suzanne Mintz As a part of her reporting on this issue of long-term care for the some of the most severely wounded, NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer spoke with Suzanne Mintz, president of the National Family Caregivers Association. The following is an extended transcript of their conversation.

	April 25, 2005 The Growing Tension Between Venezuela and the United States Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Sunday abruptly terminated a military exchange program with the United States and ordered five U.S. officers returned home. This actions comes as uneasy relations between both countries persist over oil and Venezuela's relationship with Cuba.

	April 25, 2005 Challenge of Fixing Human Spycraft Awaits Intelligence Director Former CIA agents discuss the opportunities missed and the challenges awaiting the new national intelligence director John Negroponte as he oversees control of 15 human intelligence agencies.

	April 22, 2005 Japanese Prime Minister Apologizes to China for World War II Agressions Before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi apologized Friday to China for the pain his country inflicted on its neighbor during World War II.

	April 20, 2005 More Than 50 Iraqis Found Dead in Tigris River Iraqi authorities pulled the bodies of more than 50 people believed to be Shiite hostages seized in the Madain region south of Baghdad from the Tigris River Wednesday. A New York Times correspondent gives an update about the latest violence attacks and the assassination attempt of interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi.

	April 20, 2005 Operation Homecoming The National Endowment for the Arts and the Defense Department joined forces on a project in which soldiers and Marines publish their wartime stories.

	April 18, 2005 Activist Killed in Car Blast in Iraq As Iraqi security forces continued to search for more than 100 Shiites reportedly held hostage south of Baghdad, officials reported the death of a young founder of a humanitarian group aimed at helping civilian casualties in Iraq.

	April 14, 2005 Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Two Car Bombings in Baghdad Two car bombs detonated outside an Iraqi police ministry in Baghdad Thursday, killing at least 18 and wounding 36. Al-Qaida claimed responsibility for this latest in a recent upswing in attacks.

	April 13, 2005 Lebanon Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of its Fifteen-Year Civil War Lebanon continues to encounter political turmoil as pro-Syrian Prime Minister Omar Karami stepped down from his post Wednesday because he could not form a cabinet. This news comes as people across the country are commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1975 civil war by taking part in national reconciliation events.

	April 13, 2005 Despite Army Recruitment Shortages, Gays in the Military is Still Issue Kwame Holman reports on the latest controversy surrounding gay men and women serving in the armed forces.

	April 6, 2005 Iraqi National Assembly Elects Kurdish Leader Jalal Talabani as New President The Iraqi National Assembly on Wednesday elected Kurdish leader Jalal Talabani as the new president and Adel Abdul-Mahdi, a Shiite, and Ghazi al-Yawer, a Sunni Arab, as vice presidents.



	MARCH March 31, 2005 Wolfowitz Elected 10th President of the World Bank Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, the new president-elect of the World Bank, discusses the controversy surrounding his nomination, his view of the bank's role in the world and his plan for fulfilling the bank's mission of stamping out poverty around the globe.

	March 31, 2005 Inaccurate Intelligence The chairmen of the presidential commission that found U.S. intelligence agencies were incorrect about Iraq's WMD programs and know very little about possible new threats discuss their investigation and recommendations for reform.

	March 28, 2005 The U.S. Efforts to Manage Iraq's Security Forces Sunni Arabs met with Iraq's new ruling coalition Sunday, but threats of insurgent attacks still loom over negotiations. Regional experts discuss the Iraqi insurgency and the U.S. efforts to manage security forces.

	March 24, 2005 The Pentagon Plans to Shut Down Half of U.S. Military Bases in Europe Correspondent Tom Bearden looks at the impact closing U.S. military bases in Europe has on servicemen and women, their families and the communities where they are located.

	March 23, 2005 Faces of the Fallen Arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown looks at how an Arlington National Cemetery exhibit pays tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

	March 17, 2005 U.N. Security Council Deadlocked over Sudan Resolution A U.S. draft resolution that would authorize deployment of 10,000 peacekeeping troops to Sudan deadlocked on Wednesday at the U.N. Security Council. The main sticking point was how to prosecute the alleged perpetrators of the atrocities.

	March 16, 2005 President Bush Nominates Paul Wolfowitz to Lead World Bank President Bush selected Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz to become the next president of the World Bank. His nomination is already raising questions from the international community. A discussion about the controversial pick and his new role in the World Bank.

	March 14, 2005 China's Parliament Passes Legislation Authorizing Use of Force Against Taiwan China's National People's Congress passed legislation on Monday authorizing the use of military force against Taiwan if it seeks independence. Prime Minister Wen Jiabao defended the new anti-secession law as a way to ensure peace, not war, in the region.

	March 10, 2005 Senate Hears Pentagon Report on Prisoner Abuse by U.S. Forces The Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony Thursday on a Pentagon report about prisoner abuse by U.S. forces around the world.

	March 9, 2005 Another Day of Deadly Violence as 41 Iraqis are Found Dead Iraqi police Wednesday found the bodies of 41 Iraqis killed by insurgents, while other violence in the country left one U.S. soldier and two Iraqi policemen dead. A The New York Times reporter gives an update from Baghdad.

	March 7, 2005 Iraqi Checkpoint Security Reevaluated In the wake of the friendly fire shooting of an Italian security agent in Iraq Friday, checkpoints and their security are coming under scrutiny. Military experts join an Italian journalist to discuss these dangerous areas and Italy's response to the shooting.

	March 1, 2005 John Abizaid Discusses the Ongoing Violence in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqaqi General John Abizaid, head of U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, discusses the ongoing violence in Iraq, terrorist militant leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and other developments in the region.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 28, 2005 Suicide Bomber Kills Over 120 Security Officers and Recruits in Hillah, Iraq In Hillah, Iraq, a suicide bomber killed over 120 security officers and recruits in one of the region's deadliest attacks since the war began two years ago. A discussion with a Washington Post journalist in Baghdad about today's suicide bombing and the capture of Saddam Hussein's half brother.

	Feb. 25, 2005 Violence Continues in Iraq as Roadside Bomb Kills Three U.S. Soldiers Iraqi security forces said Friday they captured an aide to al-Qaida frontman in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Meanwhile, three U.S. soldiers were killed and eight others wounded when a roadside bomb blew up north of Baghdad.

	Feb. 24, 2005 Soldiers Challenge Military's Stop More than a dozen U.S. soldiers have challenged in court the Army's stop-loss policy, which involuntarily extends a service member's military obligation if the president believes it is crucial national security.

	Feb. 22, 2005 Ibrahim al-Jaafari Nominated for Prime Minister by Shiite Muslims Ibrahim al-Jaafari, Iraq's interim vice president, is poised to become the country's next prime minister after his nomination by the Shiite Muslim coalition that represents the largest voting bloc in Iraq's newly elected national assembly.

	Feb. 18, 2005 A Series of Explosions Rip Through Baghdad, At Least 35 are Killed Today in Iraq, a series of explosions ripped through Baghdad and a nearby city killing at least 35 Iraqis and two American soldiers. A discussion with Douglas Struck of The Washington Post in Baghdad about the recent wave of violence in Iraq.

	Feb. 15, 2005 Caring For Wounded Soldiers From the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan An overseas report from a U.S. military hospital in Germany about how the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center has treated more than 20,000 service members wounded from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Feb. 14, 2005 The Winners and Losers of Iraq's First National Election Results from Iraq's first national election were released Sunday, showing the Shiite alliance in the lead with 148 seats, just shy of the 150 seats required for a majority. Two Middle East analysts discuss what these results will mean for the Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish communities.

	Feb. 11, 2005 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Traveled to Europe to Repair Relations Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice completed her first trip overseas to Europe as the nation's top diplomat. Her goal was to repair relations between the United States and European nations opposed to the war in Iraq.

	Feb. 10, 2005 North Korean Government Declares Itself a Nuclear Power The North Korean government announced for the first time Thursday that it possesses nuclear weapons and would pull out of six-party talks aimed at shutting down its program. Two regional experts discuss the Bush administration's response to this development and its ongoing policy toward North Korea.

	Feb. 10, 2005 Iranians Rally in Support of Country's Nuclear Program In the city of Tehran, the Iranian government urged its people to come out in support of the country's nuclear program amid U.S. and international pressure. Margaret Warner speaks with NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Farnsworth about Thursday's rally in Iran.

	Feb. 9, 2005 Picturing Iraq Terence Smith looks at prize-winning photos from the war in Iraq.

	Feb. 9, 2005 Female Photojournalists Discuss Their Work in Iraq Terence Smith speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Stephanie Sinclair of Corbis Images and Washington Post photographer Andrea Bruce Woodall about their war photography and their experiences as female photojournalists in Iraq.

	Feb. 9, 2005 U.S. Generals Discuss Strength of Iraq Insurgency Insurgents in Iraq have launched a series of bloody attacks in recent days, threatening post-election hopes for increased stability. Two retired American generals discuss the military strength of the insurgency and what can be done to stop the violence.

	Feb. 4, 2005 Experts Discuss Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday that attacking Iran is "not on the agenda at this point." Two experts discuss how the United States should handle Iran's nuclear program.

	Feb. 2, 2005 Darfur Report A new outbreak of violence in Sudan last week left 14 dead and at least 15 wounded. Two experts discuss the United Nations' recent report on the regional violence and the future of the war-torn region.

	Feb. 2, 2005 Iraq Election Leaves Questions about U.S. Exit Strategy In the wake of Sunday's free elections in Iraq, some politicians are calling for a plan for a withdrawal from the region. Three foreign policy experts discuss when U.S. troops should pull out of Iraq .

	Feb. 1, 2005 Experts Analyze the Middle East's Reaction to the Iraqi Elections The Iraqi elections are expected to have political ramifications for other nations in the Middle East. Ray Suarez leads a discussion with several regional experts to analyze the region's reaction.



	JANUARY Jan. 31, 2005 Ambassador John Negroponte Discusses Iraqi Election Results U.S. Ambassador to Iraq John Negroponte discusses Iraq's first multiparty elections in 50 years.

	Jan. 28, 2005 Iraq Heads to the Polls on Sunday Iraqis vote on Sunday in the country's first free elections in 50 years. Two Middle East experts analyze the mechanics of the election and what will make Sunday's vote a success.

	Jan. 26, 2005 President's Perspective on the Iraq Elections At a press conference Wednesday, President Bush urged Iraqis to vote in Sunday's elections despite insurgent violence. NewsHour analysts discuss the election and the public's view of the war.

	Jan. 24, 2005 Zarqawi's Pledge to Disrupt Iraq's Election Two experts discuss the Jordanian militant and al-Qaida ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's pledge of an all out war on the January 30th Iraqi election.

	Jan. 19, 2005 Rice Testifies for the Second Day Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee The Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday endorsed Condoleezza Rice to be the next secretary of state. Kwame Holman reports on the second day of the confirmation hearings leading up to the committee's vote.

	Jan. 19, 2005 Wolfowitz Discusses Tsunami Relief, Iraq Elections Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz talks about his recent visit to the tsunami-stricken regions of South Asia and the current situation in Iraq in the run up to Jan. 30 elections.

	Jan. 17, 2005 Violence in Iraq Increases Ahead of Elections Iraqi insurgents killed at least 22 police officers and soldiers Monday in an effort to derail the Jan.30 elections. Two regional experts discuss the impact continued violence may have on the upcoming elections.

	Jan. 14, 2005 Soldier Found Guilty in Abu Ghraib Abuse Case Army Reserve Spc. Charles Graner was found guilty on Friday by a military jury in Fort Hood, Texas for abusing Iraqi detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison.

	Jan. 6, 2005 Memorials Held for Soldiers Killed on Base in Mosul The families of Fort Lewis, Washington mourn the loss of six soldiers in the Dec. 21 mess hall suicide bombing near Mosul, Iraq.

	Jan. 4, 2005 Baghdad Governor Assassinated Insurgents gunned down Baghdad's governor and detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint Tuesday. Experts on the Mideast discuss the rising violence and its impact on Iraq's pending elections.