Politics

Hamas Leader Under House Arrest

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat responded to pressure to crack down on militants by placing the founder of Hamas under house arrest.

Interim Afghan Government Created

The long-divided country took a crucial step toward stability this morning, with four rival factions nominating a chairman and cabinet members for an interim government.

Bush Freezes Assets of Charity Tied to Hamas

President George W. Bush today froze the assets of a leading Muslim foundation in the United States, accusing it of helping to finance the militant Palestinian organization Hamas.

Bonn Talks on Afghan Future Near Final Stages

Four Afghan factions Tuesday agreed on a U.N.-brokered plan for an interim government and submitted the names of potential ministers.

Economic Outlook

Kwame Holman reports on President Bush's town meeting held earlier in Florida, during which he discussed ways to boost the U.S. economy.

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Freezing Funds

Two views on the militant group that claimed responsibility for last weekend's suicide bombings in Israel.

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Profile: Hamid Karzai

By PBS News Hour

Hamid Karzai, a 44-year-old Pashtun tribal leader, was sworn in Dec. 22 to lead Afghanistan's interim government -- the country's first official post-Taliban ruling body.

Israel Attacks Arafat Outpost

Israeli missiles Monday struck a security complex belonging to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The attacks followed a series of suicide bombings against Israeli targets over the weekend.

Background: Middle East Maelstrom

Spencer Michels reports on the escalating violence in the Middle East as Israel fires missiles on Palestinian territories in retaliation for the weekend suicide bombings that left 26 Israelis dead.

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Suicide Attacks Kill 26 in Jerusalem, Haifa

A series of deadly suicide attacks killed 26 and left another 200 wounded in less than 12 hours. The attacks threatened to escalate violence in the region.