May 01 Watch Democracy’s Challenge in Nigeria Nigerians re-elected incumbent President Olusegun Obasanjo in April 2003, in one of the first instances of a peaceful transition of power between two civilian governments in the country's history. Ray Suarez looks at Nigeria's recent election and how the West… Continue watching
Apr 30 U.S. Presents Peace Plan to Israeli, Palestinian Leaders Despite continued Middle East violence and a deadly suicide attack in Tel Aviv Wednesday, the U.S. on Thursday presented a new proposal for the establishment of a permanent political peace in the strife-torn region. Continue reading
Apr 30 U.S. to Withdraw Forces From Saudi Arabia Within Months United States Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that thousands of U.S. forces stationed in Saudi Arabia will soon leave due in large part to the liberation in Iraq, marking a significant shift in American military strategy in the region. Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch Roadmap to Peace: Ghaleb Darabya As the U.S. unveils its "road map" to peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, Ghaleb Darabya, PLO political and congressional affairs counselor, offers his perspective on the plan. Ray Suarez also spoke with Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Daniel Ayalon. Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch Roadmap to Peace: Daniel Ayalon Following the release of a "road map" to peace between the Israelis and Palestinians, Ray Suarez speaks with the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Daniel Ayalon, about how effective the new plan can be. Ray Suarez also speaks with PLO… Continue watching
Apr 29 Palestinian Parliament Approves New Prime Minister, Cabinet Palestinian lawmakers Tuesday approved a new Cabinet and prime minister, Mahmoud Abbas, in a leadership change designed to restart the Middle East peace process. Continue reading
Apr 29 Supreme Court Allows Criminal Immigrants’ Detention By Admin, PBS News Hour The United States Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that legal immigrants who have committed serious crimes and already served their sentences can be detained in prison without bail while awaiting their deportation hearings. Continue reading
Apr 29 Strikers in Nigeria Seize 100 Foreign Workers Striking workers on an oil rig off the coast of Nigeria's Niger Delta have taken 100 foreign employees hostage, including 21 Americans, company officials said Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 28 Regulators Finalize $1.4 Billion Settlement Against Wall St. Firms Securities regulators announced Monday the final terms of a $1.4 billion Wall Street research settlement, ending almost two years of investigations into charges that analysts issued biased research to gain investment banking business. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch Crime and Punishment: Saddam Hussein Regime Leaders As the number of Saddam Hussein regime leaders in coalition custody grows, questions arise about what the United States will do with them. Iraq watchers and legal experts discuss the issue with Ray Suarez. Continue watching