Aug 25 Watch Science and Security: Los Alamos National Laboratory The University of California has managed the Los Alamos National Laboratory since it was founded during World War II. In 2005, the contract to manage the lab will be open to competitive bidding for the first time. Spencer Michels looks… Continue watching
Aug 22 Key Nations Call for U.N.-Led Force in Iraq France, Germany, India and Russia said Friday they would not send troops to aid in peacekeeping efforts in Iraq unless the United States agreed to a U.N.-led multinational force in the war-ravaged country. Continue reading
Aug 21 U.S. Exploring Possible Expanded Role for U.N., Powell Says Secretary of State Colin Powell told diplomats at the United Nations that the United States is considering a new resolution that would "call on member states to do more" in Iraq. Continue reading
Aug 19 Chief U.N. Envoy Killed in Baghdad Bombing The flag outside the United Nations headquarters in New York flew at half-staff in honor of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the U.N.'s special representative to Iraq, and at least 14 others who were killed in the bombing of the U.N. Continue reading
Aug 19 Blast in Baghdad Kills At Least 15, Including Top U.N. Envoy The explosion of a powerful truck bomb partially destroyed the hotel that houses the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad Tuesday, killing at least 15 people, including the top U.N. envoy in Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, and wounding 100 others. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch Considering the Patriot Act Attorney General John Ashcroft began a nationwide tour Tuesday promoting the USA Patriot Act. Margaret Warner leads a discussion with former Assistant Attorney General Viet Dinh and Laura Murphy of the American Civil Liberties Union, on the Patriot Act and… Continue watching
Aug 18 Watch U.N. Debates Libya Sanctions As Libya accepts responsibility for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, the United Nations debates lifting sanctions against the country. Experts assess how an end to sweeping economic sanctions could affect Libya. Continue watching
Aug 15 Indonesian Terror Mastermind Captured in Thailand The leader of an Indonesian-based terror group arrested this week for allegedly masterminding the Jakarta Marriott bombing Aug. 5 may have close ties to Osama bin Laden, officials said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 14 French Health Authority Estimates 3,000 Heat-Related Deaths According to the French health ministry, France's heat wave has reached epidemic proportions, responsible for some 3,000 deaths over the last three weeks. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch Missile Sting A suspected arms dealer appeared in a federal court Wednesday after his arrest for attempting to arrange the sale of a powerful shoulder-fired missile. Experts discuss the sting operation, and the threat posed to commercial airliners. Continue watching