Politics

Violence Rocks Colombia on Eve of Inauguration

Deadly insurgent attacks continued to flare in Colombia Tuesday despite a massive security buildup ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Alvaro Uribe.

Israel’s High Court Upholds House Demolitions

Israel's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to uphold the Israeli military practice of demolishing the homes of Palestinian terror suspects without warning, a move the Palestinian labor minister warns will "widen the cycle of violence."…

Israel Cracks Down on Palestinians After Wave of Attacks

The Israeli military imposed a "total ban" on Palestinian movement in the West Bank after a suicide bus bombing and Palestinian shooting attacks in the last 24 hours killed thirteen people and wounded more than 80.

Court Rules U.S. Must Reveal Detainee Identities

A federal judge ruled Friday the U.S. Justice Department has 15 days to disclose the names of people detained during the government's investigation of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Israeli Forces Sweep Into Nablus, Arrest Suspected Militants

The Israeli military swept into the West Bank city of Nablus early Friday, killing at least three Palestinians during an overnight search for suspected militants.

Senate Approves Trade Promotion Bill

The Senate approved the trade promotion authority bill on Thursday, awarding President Bush broad powers to negotiate new international trade deals.

President Bush "Furious" Over American Bombing Deaths

President Bush today expressed extreme anger and sadness over the deaths of five young U.S. citizens who were among seven killed in Wednesday's bombing on Jerusalem's Hebrew University campus.

Former WorldCom Executives Arrested

Two former executives of bankrupt telecommunications giant WorldCom were arrested Thursday and charged with securities fraud and conspiracy.