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
Apr 12 Watch Update: On the Ground in the Middle East Two reports on the current crisis in the Middle East by Tim Ewart of Independent Television News. Then, Terence Smith talks with Todd Purdum, chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, who has been traveling with Secretary of State… Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch Upheaval in Venezuela The military ousts Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez following labor strikes and a deadly protest. Continue watching
Apr 11 U.N. Creates International Criminal Court The first permanent international criminal court (ICC) to try people suspected of committing crimes against humanity is now a reality, despite opposition from the United States, Russia and China. Continue reading
Apr 11 Israel Pulls Back From Some Areas, Conducts New Raids on Others As Secretary of State Colin Powell is set to arrive in Jerusalem, Israel pulled out of two dozen West Bank towns and villages, including Yatta, Qabatya and Samua, but launched new incursions in other Palestinian areas. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch Diplomatic Challenge: Colin Powell's Trip Margaret Warner examines Secretary of State Colin Powell's diplomatic mission with two former Israeli cabinet members now serving in Israel's parliament. Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch Update on the Ground: The West Bank and Gaza For further reaction on the Middle East, Ray Suarez talks with correspondent Serge Schmemann of The New York Times. Continue watching
Apr 10 Suicide Bomber Kills Eight on Bus; Sharon Rejects U.S. Pressure After a suicide bomber killed eight Israelis this morning, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said the United States should not pressure Israel to pull out of the West Bank until they are ready, but pledged to do so as fast as… Continue reading