Politics

Israeli Air Forces Strike Targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli warplanes and helicopters attacked targets in the Gaza Strip in separate strikes on Monday, reportedly killing 11 Palestinians, including two members of the militant group Hamas. The raids reportedly wounded some 90 others.

Middle East Peace Plan

As the U.S.-backed "road map" to peace in the Middle East hits ever more roadblocks, two Israeli and Palestinian former officials have proposed a new plan, called "The People's Voice." It has already gained 120,000 signatures for its two-state solution,…

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Embattled Bolivian President Steps Down Amid Riots

Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada reportedly resigned late Friday, after weeks of riots and protests that left at least 70 Bolivians dead. Violent demonstrations erupted over Sanchez de Lozada's plan to export natural gas from Bolivia.

Senate Approves, House Rejects Iraq Loan Provision

The Senate narrowly approved a measure that calls on Iraq to repay half of the $20.3 billion the Bush administration has requested for its reconstruction, despite lobbying from the White House to approve the money without the repayment condition.

Paying for Peace in Iraq

The Senate provided a setback for the administration's Iraq reconstruction plan when it approved an amendment that would require the Iraqi government to repay $10 billion of the $20 billion reconstruction grant. The House cleared a bill, which would give…

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Lawmakers Likely to Miss Oct. 17 Medicare Drug Bill Deadline

Key lawmakers working on Medicare prescription drug legislation conceded late Tuesday they will miss an Oct. 17 target date for a final House-Senate compromise as they continue to hash out the details of the plan.

U.S. Convoy in Gaza Bombed; Three Americans Killed

A roadside bomb ripped through an armored van Wednesday, killing three Americans traveling through the Gaza Strip in a U.S. diplomatic convoy.

Judge Orders Reporters to Reveal Sources in Lee Case

A federal judge has ordered five reporters to reveal their sources for articles that portrayed Dr. Wen Ho Lee, a former nuclear weapons scientist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a chief suspect in a Chinese espionage investigation.

Bryant Sworn in As Liberia’s Leader

Businessman Gyude Bryant was sworn in as the leader of Liberia's postwar government Tuesday, raising hopes that the nation can return to order and stability after 12 years of civil war.

Medical Marijuana

The Supreme Court said Tuesday it would not involve itself in a debate over whether doctors can talk to patients about medical marijuana. Gwen Ifill gets two perspectives on the controversial decision.

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