Apr 16 Watch Aftermath Independent Television News reports from Nablus and Jenin. Then, Elizabeth Farnsworth discusses the aftermath of the Israeli incursion into the West Bank with Jessica Barry of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Continue watching
Apr 15 Sharon Pledges Withdrawal Within a Week; Powell in Lebanon, Syria Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledged Monday that Israeli forces would leave most Palestinian-controlled areas of the West Bank by next week, but said his army would remain in the key cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem. Continue reading
Apr 15 Chavez Returned to Venezuelan Presidency Less than two days after he was forced to resign by his nation's military, President Hugo Chavez returned to power in Venezuela Sunday following a weekend of violence and confusion. Continue reading
Apr 15 Watch Diplomatic Mission: Colin Powell’s Trip Terence Smith reports on Secretary of State Colin Powell's diplomatic mission in the Middle East. Then, Smith talks with Todd Purdum, chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, who has been traveling with Secretary Powell. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch Diplomatic Challenge Two experts examine regional reaction to Secretary Powell's Mideast mission now that he has met with both Israeli Prime Minister Sharon and Palestinian leader Arafat -- and announced he'll meet with both leaders again. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch Return to Power After a weekend of violence and confusion, President Hugo Chavez is back at Venezuela's helm despite an attempt to remove him from power. Elizabeth Farnsworth gets more on the story from The Miami Herald's Andres Oppenheimer. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch Split Sentiments: American Jewish Reaction Spencer Michels reports from San Francisco on split American Jewish reaction to the events in the Middle East. Continue watching
Apr 14 Powell Meets With Arafat, Sharon Secretary of State Colin Powell conducted meetings with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Sunday, discussing ways to end the recent violence that has plagued the region as well as a possible peace conference. Continue reading
Apr 12 Jerusalem Bombing Kills Six; Powell Postpones Arafat Meeting A planned meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has been delayed at least a day following a deadly militant bombing in Jerusalem Friday. Continue reading
Apr 12 Venezuela President Ousted, Businessman to Lead Interim Government Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez resigned from office under military pressure Friday, after at least 14 people were killed and 250 were wounded during a massive protest against recent government moves. Continue reading