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Judge Orders 5 Guantanamo Detainees Freed

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Five of six Algerians must be released after nearly seven years of captivity in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, a federal judge ruled Thursday in the first case of its kind.

Piracy Offers Lucrative Career in Lawless Somalia

By PBS News Hour

The recent hijacking of a Saudi Arabian oil supertanker demonstrated Somali pirates' increasing capabilities to seize ships, despite the efforts of a multi-national naval force meant to deter such attacks.

Modern-day Somali Pirates Increase Attacks

Somali pirates are increasing the frequency of their attacks and targeting larger ships, targeting oil supertankers and grain cargo vessels. Experts explain the rise in modern-day piracy and the efforts among the international community to curb the problem.

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Congo Rebels Announce Pullback to Aid Peace Bid

By Admin, PBS News Hour

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebels announced a military pullback Tuesday to support a U.N. peace initiative and the government ousted its armed forces chief following a string of defeats.

NATO Troops Fire at Insurgents in Pakistan

By PBS News Hour

NATO forces based in Afghanistan fired 20 artillery rounds at insurgent fighters within Pakistan in an attack coordinated with the Pakistani government, NATO officials said Tuesday.

Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker Headed for U.S.

By PBS News Hour

Somali pirates hijacked a Saudi-owned supertanker Saturday hundreds of miles off the Horn of Africa, seizing the ship loaded with crude oil and its 25-member international crew, the U.S. Navy said Monday.

Suicide Blast Strikes U.S. Military Convoy in Afghanistan

By PBS News Hour

A suicide car-bomber attacked a U.S. military convoy as it passed through a crowded market in eastern Afghanistan Thursday killing a U.S. soldier and at least eight bystanders, U.S. military and Afghan officials said.

Supreme Court Sonar Decision a Blow to Environmentalists

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The U.S. Supreme Court handed environmentalists a defeat Wednesday, lifting restrictions on the Navy's use of sonar off the California coast.

Reporter’s Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff.

Democrats Press for Billions in Aid to Auto Industry

By PBS News Hour

Democrats continued to push for aid for struggling U.S. automakers, calling for Congress to act during its lame-duck session next week to give the industry a much-needed financial boost as it confronts weak sales and plummeting stock prices.