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Bechtel Awarded First Major Contract to Rebuild Iraq

The federal government on Thursday awarded Bechtel Corp. a contract worth up to $680 million to rebuild Iraq's transportation, power, water, and sewage systems following the collapse of the Saddam Hussein regime.

FBI Investigates Baghdad Antiquities Looting

Following severe criticism from international antiquities experts, the FBI announced on Thursday that it has sent a team of agents to Iraq to investigate the theft of priceless goods from the National Archeological Museum of Baghdad and other sites.

U.S.-North Korea to Hold Talks Over Nuclear Standoff

The United States, China, and North Korea plan to hold talks in Beijing next week to discuss the North's suspected nuclear weapons programs.

Syria Pledges Cooperation, U.S. Says No Plans for War

The Syrian government Wednesday pledged to work with the U.S. to help Iraqis, but added it would not close down Palestinian militant groups.

Home Front Politics

Kwame Holman explores the debate in Congress over President Bush's tax plan and other domestic legislation.

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Dreams of Unity between the Koreas

Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles reports on the possibility of unifying the two Koreas.

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Iraqi Groups Discuss Postwar Government

In the wake of the Pentagon's announcement that major combat fighting in Iraq is over, representatives from several different Iraqi groups gathered south of Baghdad to discuss how to govern the country now that Saddam Hussein's regime is gone.

Nation Building: Historical Perspectives

Gwen Ifill looks at the history of nation-building with Gaddis Smith, professor emeritus at Yale; Margaret MacMillan of the University of Toronto and Trinity College; and Diane Kunz, a former professor of diplomatic history at Columbia and Yale universities.

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South Korea Presents Plan to End North Korea Nuclear Standoff

South Korea presented the United States with a plan Monday they hope will end the ongoing diplomatic standoff over the North Korea's nuclear program.

Powell Says U.S. to Examine "Diplomatic, Economic" Measures Against Syria

Secretary of State Colin Powell said Monday that the U.S. will consider taking diplomatic or economic measures against Syria, citing concerns that the country has participated in chemical weapons development.