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French police have been unable to stop rioting in the suburbs of Paris that broke out after two teenagers were accidentally electrocuted while running from police. The incident sparked anger that turned to violence in protest of French government's treatment…

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Alito Hearings Scheduled for January 9

The head of the Judiciary Committee announced Thursday that hearings on Judge Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court will begin at noon on January 9th with opening statements from the senators and the nominee.

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.

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's recent comments against Israel and his decision to fire 40 senior diplomats and ambassadors, many in favor of warmer ties with the West, have drawn sharp criticism from world leaders. Following a background report, two experts…

A proposed 24-acre development in Brooklyn has drawn a line between residents who think the new buildings will improve the borough and those who want it to remain the way it is.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff tapped Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Donald Powell Tuesday to head the federal government's effort to rebuild areas of the Gulf Coast devastated by hurricanes Rita and Katrina.