Jan 28 Watch Mechanics of Iraq’s Election Iraqis vote on Sunday in the country's first free elections in 50 years. A look at the mechanics of and stakes in Iraq's election. Continue watching
Jan 27 Israeli and Palestinian Leaders Lay Groundwork for Summit By PBS News Hour Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said he is pleased by newly elected Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' efforts to restore calm in the Middle East, as both sides continue to lay the groundwork for a summit to restart the peace process. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch Iraqi-Americans Prepare to Vote in Elections Back Home An estimated 240,000 Iraqi-Americans are eligible to vote in Sunday's election in Iraq but many are facing the daunting task of choosing from over 100 parties and finding available polling places in the United States. Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch Preparation for National Elections in Iraq Lindsay Hilsum, Neil Connery and Julian Manyon of Independent Television News give updates from Basra, Mosul and Baghdad on preparations for Sunday's national elections in Iraq. Continue watching
Jan 26 Senate Confirms Rice As Secretary of State By PBS News Hour Condoleezza Rice won easy confirmation by the Senate Wednesday as secretary of state, replacing Colin Powell who resigned last month. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch Spreading Freedom in the World President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry analyze the president's efforts. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch President Bush Urges Spread of Freedom President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch 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. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch President Bush Urges Iraqis to Vote in Sunday’s Elections President Bush urged Iraqis to vote in Sunday's elections despite insurgent violence at a press conference Wednesday. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Alberto Gonzales for Attorney General The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Alberto Gonzales for attorney general Wednesday. Two senators on the panel discuss Gonzales' approval. Continue watching