Politics

Continental Divide

Ray Suarez discusses Mexican President Vincente Fox's response to the Texas death penalty sentencing of Javier Suarez Medina with Mary Jordan, Washington Post co-bureau chief in Mexico City.

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North, South Korea Agree to Economic Talks, Stall on Military Summit

Officials from North and South Korea wrapped up talks Wednesday, agreeing to further discussions on economic cooperation and proposed reunions of families, but remaining undecided on when to hold talks on a proposed cross-border railway.

North Koreans Continue Talks With Seoul, Spar With U.S.

While officials from North and South Korean resumed talks on Tuesday aimed at fostering cooperation, continuing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea threatened to derail a diplomatic pact aimed at freezing its reported nuclear weapons program.

Colombian President Declares State of Emergency

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, vowing to crack down on leftist rebel groups, issued a state of emergency decree early Monday to boost military forces after a wave of violence last week.

The General’s Dilemma

In the first of a series of reports on Pakistan, India and the disputed region of Kashmir, special correspondent Simon Marks looks at the future of Pakistan's leadership and the growing opposition to President Pervez Musharraf.

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Newsmaker: Maher Al-Masri

Maher Al-Masri, the Palestinian Minister of Economy, Industry and Trade, discusses his meetings with officials from the Bush administration and efforts to restart regional peace talks.

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Former ImClone CEO Indicted on Insider Trading Charges

The federal government announced the indictment of Samuel Waksal, former CEO of ImClone Systems, Wednesday on charges stemming from an alleged insider trading case.

FCC Sets Deadline for Digital TV

Frustrated by the nation's slow transition to digital television, federal regulators voted 3-1 to require television manufacturers to include digital tuners in all new sets by July 2007.

Deadly Explosions Rock Bogota As Uribe Takes Office

Three powerful bombs exploded in Bogota Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring some 28 others, just minutes before Alvaro Uribe was sworn in as Colombia's 38th president.

Despite Killings, Israelis, Palestinians Agree to Talks

Israeli soldiers killed at least six Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank Wednesday in a continued hunt for terror suspects.