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In a push to persuade Iran to abandon activities that could lead to the development of a nuclear bomb, Britain, France and Germany on Friday promised to help the country instead develop a civilian nuclear energy program.

Iran announced plans Tuesday to resume its nuclear program, despite a warning from European nations to halt uranium enrichment. Experts discuss Iran's decision and what this means for European and U.S. relations with the country.

Both government and police officials in the U.S. and Central America are attempingt to curb the violent activity of growing transnational street gang MS-13.

Riots broke out in the Sudanese capital Monday after the country's newly installed vice president, who joined the government after agreeing to a peace deal that ended more than two decades of civil war, was killed in a helicopter crash.

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd, a key U.S. ally in the Middle East, died Monday at age 84. Following a background report, two experts discuss the late king's legacy and what lies ahead for for Saudi Arabia.

The controversial field of stem cell research gained political backing Friday as Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist said Friday he would back broader federal funding for the research, a split from President Bush's stance on the subject.

Congress Friday passed a sweeping energy bill that provides billions in tax breaks and other incentives to boost domestic production from traditional and alternative sources. Experts discuss the positives and negatives of the bill.