Politics

Tibet Protests Linger Around China’s Olympics Prep

China is determined to prevent the Olympics from becoming a platform for Tibetan rights protests. Independent Television News Channel 4 correspondent Lindsay Hilsum reports from the remote Tibetan province of Qinghai on lingering anti-Chinese sentiments in the region.

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Government Details How Anthrax Investigation Led to Army Scientist

The government released documents Wednesday pertaining to the 2001 anthrax attacks, saying that deceased Army scientist Bruce Ivins was solely responsible for the deadly mailings. A reporter details the day's findings.

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Military Trial Yields Split Verdict for Bin Laden’s Driver

A military jury in Guantanamo Bay convicted Osama bin Laden's former driver on charges of providing support for terrorism Wednesday but cleared him of conspiracy charges. Experts weigh the verdict.

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Justice Department, Unsealed Papers Outline Anthrax Case Against Dead Scientist

By PBS News Hour

The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that Army scientist Bruce Ivins "was the only person responsible" for the mailed anthrax attacks that killed five people and rattled the nation in 2001.

Jury Delivers Split Verdict in First Gitmo Trial

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A military jury convicted a former driver and alleged bodyguard for terror leader Osama bin Laden on charges of providing material support for terrorism Wednesday, but acquitted him on more serious conspiracy charges.

President Bush to Urge More Freedoms in China

By PBS News Hour

President Bush plans to speak in opposition to China's detention of political dissidents and urge expansion of personal freedoms during a speech Thursday in Thailand before heading to Beijing for the Olympics.

China Rolls Out Security Crackdown Ahead of Olympics

In preparation for the Olympics, China has mobilized thousands of police and military and enacted unusual security masures to protect Beijing during the Games. Analysts examine how Beijing has sought to hone its image and tighten its security.

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Campaigns Aim to Spend Wisely in Shifting Set of Battleground States

By PBS News Hour

As the race to raise campaign cash pushes on, some of Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain's time to spend certain campaign funds is running down as the Republican National Convention approaches next month.

Fed Opts to Leave Key Interest Rate Unchanged

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The Federal Reserve decided Tuesday for a second consecutive meeting to keep a key interest rate at 2 percent, saying that overall the economy is doing well despite inflationary fears.

President Bush Begins Weeklong Tour of Asia

By PBS News Hour

President Bush arrived Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the start of a weeklong tour that also will take him to Thailand and then China for the Olympics' opening ceremony.