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Rice Visits Pakistan Urging Cooperation in Mumbai Investigation

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice increased pressure on Pakistani leaders Thursday to cooperate with India to find the attackers responsible for last week's attacks in Mumbai.

N. Korea to Resume Dismantling Nuclear Plant

By PBS News Hour

A day after the Bush administration took North Korea off its list of nations that sponsor terrorism, the Asian nation announced it would resume dismantling its main nuclear complex.

Nations Agree to Draft Resolution on Iran Nuclear Program

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Six nations have agreed on a draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear program, but it does not include new sanctions, per Russia's preference, European officials said Friday.

Battle to Replace Domenici in New Mexico Senate Race Centers on Energy Policy

By PBS News Hour

The race for New Mexico's first open Senate seat in 26 years has brought the national renewable energy debate into local focus as Republican Rep. Steve Pearce battles Democratic Rep. Tom Udall for the job.

Questions Arise on Health of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Speculation that North Korea's Kim Jong Il may be seriously ill intensified Tuesday when the leader failed to appear at a parade marking the 60th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

Nations to Mull New Sanctions Against Iran for Nuclear Program

By PBS News Hour

Six world powers agreed Wednesday to start considering a fourth U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to end its nuclear program.

On the Campaign Trail, Candidates Talk Energy Prices

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain each outlined their positions on the debate over allowing more off-shore drilling to ease energy prices and overall voter concerns on energy costs.

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In Policy Shift, U.S. Envoy to Attend Iran Talks

By Admin, PBS News Hour

In a break with past policy on Iran, the Bush administration is sending a delegate to weekend nuclear talks between Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and other world powers, including the European Union.

N. Korea Destroys Plutonium-producing Reactor

By PBS News Hour

North Korea demolished the cooling tower at its plutonium-producing reactor Friday, blasting apart the cylindrical structure in Yongbyon as a sign of its commitment to stop making plutonium for atomic bombs.

European Union Imposes New Sanctions on Iran

By Admin, PBS News Hour

European Union nations agreed on Monday to impose new sanctions against Iran, including an assets freeze of the country's biggest bank, which is suspected of providing services to Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.