Politics

Amid Protests and Tears, Israel Begins Gaza Pullout

By PBS News Hour

Hundreds of Israeli nationalists and protesters faced their own army and police as troops began distributing eviction notices as part of the Israeli government's planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Gaza Withdrawal

The Israeli government began its planned withdrawal from the Gaza Strip Monday amid mass protests from defiant Jewish settlers. Two Midde East experts discuss the impact of the Gaza withdrawal on the Israelis and Palestinians who live there.

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Iraqi Constitution

Iraqi lawmakers missed the Monday deadline to submit a new draft constitution, but parliament voted unanimously to extend the deadline by a week to Aug. 22. A New York Times reporter provides an update.

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Justice Department Backs Pentagon in Challenge to Guard Base Closures

By PBS News Hour

The Defense Department Friday received the backing of the Justice Department for its plan to close down a number of Air National Guard bases over the objections of Air Guard commanders and state officials.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gunned Down, Rebels Suspected

By PBS News Hour

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was shot and killed early Saturday morning in the capital of Colombo, a murder that could strain already tense relations between the government and separatist rebels in the north.

Nuclear Agency Raises 'Serious Concern' Over Iran

By PBS News Hour

The governing board of the U.N. nuclear watchdog voiced "serious concern" over Iran's resumption of nuclear activities this week, while leaving the door open for more negotiations.

In John Roberts' Own Words

Opponents of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts began airing a television ad Wednesday which focused on an abortion-related case Roberts argued before the Supreme Court during his tenure with the first Bush administration.

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Iran Reopens Nuclear Site Despite International Opposition

By PBS News Hour

Despite U.S. and European calls to maintain a suspension on its nuclear program, Iran took the final steps to open its uranium conversion facility on Wednesday after U.N. inspectors removed seals from the plant's equipment.

Transportation Bill

President Bush signed a $286.4 billion transportation bill Wednesday, which includes money for projects around the country. Following a background report, an expert discusses the bill's contents and the politics behind it.

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Israel Proceeds With Gaza Pullout Despite Netanyahu Resignation

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israeli security officials on Monday continued with preparations for the highly controversial Gaza settlement pullout, despite Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprise resignation in protest to the plan.