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Embassy Takeover in Berlin

After Independent Television News reports on Tuesday's Iraqi embassy takeover in Berlin, Terence Smith speaks with Steven Erlanger, Berlin bureau chief for The New York Times, about the five-hour siege.

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Afgahnistan: Building a Nation

Violence and internal strife continue to hamper Afghan President Hamid Karzai's reconstruction efforts.

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Baseball Strike?

Ray Suarez reports on the failed negotiations between Major League Baseball team owners and the players' union, resulting in an August 30 strike date.

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Amtrak Suspends High Speed Train Service Again

Amtrak cancelled its Acela Express train service in the Northeast corridor on Thursday for the second time in a week, citing new concerns about cracks in parts of the high-speed train's equipment.

Rough Air

How the faltering economy is causing deep problems for the nation's airlines, and potential remedies for the situation.

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Vivendi Loses $12 Billion

Troubled French media powerhouse Vivendi Universal on Wednesday reported a net loss of $12.1 billion for the first half of the year and announced plans to sell $9.8 billion in assets, including U.S. publisher Houghton Mifflin.

Saudi Arabia: Friend Or Foe?

Following a background report, two regional experts assess whether the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia is a trustworthy alliance, or a marriage of convenience.

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US Airways Declares Bankruptcy

US Airways, hit hard by high operating costs and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, filed for Chapter 11 protection Sunday, becoming the first major airline to declare bankruptcy since last fall.

Explosion Kills Dozens in Eastern Afghanistan

At least 26 people were killed and some 80 others wounded when a massive explosion ripped through a road construction agency and damaged dozens of other buildings in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad.