Politics

Afghanistan Inaugurates Interim Government

In Afghanistan's first peaceful transfer of power in decades, Pashtun tribal leader Hamid Karzai Saturday signed the oath of office as the country's new interim leader.

Palestinians Battle in Gaza Strip, Hamas Suspends Attacks

At least five people were killed and more than 70 wounded in gun battles between Palestinian police and militant members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The violence comes as Hamas said it would suspend suicide attacks on Israeli targets.

India Recalls Its Ambassador to Pakistan

India today announced it was recalling its top diplomat to Pakistan, and said will terminate its bus and rail service to the country beginning Jan. 1.

Argentina Reinstates "State of Seige" After President’s Resignation

Senate leader Ramon Puerta was sworn in as Argentina's provisional president after the country's Congress approved the resignation of President Fernando de la Rua.

Argentine President Resigns, Yielding to Public Demands

President Fernado de la Rua announced his resignation tonight amid financial crisis and social chaos.

Economic Stimulus Plan Dies in Senate

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle today announced that President Bush's economic stimulus plan, passed early this morning in the House, was dead on arrival in the upper chamber.

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert

Speaker of the House Hastert discusses the Republican backed economic stimulus bill that passed the House but failed to pass the Senate.

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Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle

Senate Majority Leader Daschle discusses the Republican backed economic stimulus bill that passed the House but failed to pass the the Senate.

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Britain to Lead Afghan Peacekeeping Force

Britain Wednesday announced it would lead an international military force charged with bolstering Afghanistan's newly-selected government.

India Considers Diplomacy, War As Solutions to Pakistan Conflict

India's prime minister said today that he hopes to settle the conflict with Pakistan through diplomacy, but will not rule out war as a possible response to last week's attack on India's parliament.