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Palestinian Suicide Bomber Kills One At Commuter Station

A Palestinian suicide bomber killed one person and wounded at least 10 others in northern Israel Thursday.

Arafat, New Prime Minister Agree on Palestinian Cabinet

Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat approved a compromise version of his new prime minister's cabinet Wednesday, paving the way for implementation of an internationally-backed "road map" for peace with Israel.

Commercial Claims

The Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case involving corporate free speech. Gwen Ifill discusses the proceedings with Jan Crawford Greenburg of The Chicago Tribune.

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Meeting of the Minds

Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat approved a compromise version of his Prime Minister designate's cabinet on Wednesday. Experts discuss how this development may impact the internationally-backed "road map" for peace in the Middle East.

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U.S. Head of Iraqi Reconstruction Arrives in Baghdad

Jay Garner, the retired U.S. general appointed as Iraq's postwar civilian administrator, arrived in Baghdad on Monday to begin overseeing the country's reconstruction process.

Bechtel Awarded First Major Contract to Rebuild Iraq

The federal government on Thursday awarded Bechtel Corp. a contract worth up to $680 million to rebuild Iraq's transportation, power, water, and sewage systems following the collapse of the Saddam Hussein regime.

FBI Investigates Baghdad Antiquities Looting

Following severe criticism from international antiquities experts, the FBI announced on Thursday that it has sent a team of agents to Iraq to investigate the theft of priceless goods from the National Archeological Museum of Baghdad and other sites.

U.S.-North Korea to Hold Talks Over Nuclear Standoff

The United States, China, and North Korea plan to hold talks in Beijing next week to discuss the North's suspected nuclear weapons programs.

Syria Pledges Cooperation, U.S. Says No Plans for War

The Syrian government Wednesday pledged to work with the U.S. to help Iraqis, but added it would not close down Palestinian militant groups.