Politics

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.

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.

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.

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Powell Warns North Korea As Beijing Talks End Early

Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that three-way talks between the U.S., China and North Korea aimed at ending a diplomatic standoff over Pyongyang's nuclear program ended Thursday, a day earlier than scheduled.

U.S. to Begin Forming Interim Iraqi Government Next Week

Coalition military leaders and Iraqi civilians will start the process of forming an interim government by the end of next week.

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.

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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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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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.