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Georgia-Russia Crisis Deepens, Diplomats Rush to Urge Cease-fire

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Russian troops continued to push into separatist regions of Georgia on Monday and Georgian forces reportedly renewed some shelling of South Ossetia as violence continued to rage between the neighboring countries over the breakaway provinces.

Coalition Air Strikes in Afghanistan Stoke Tensions Over Civilian Death Toll

By PBS News Hour

A U.S.-led air strike in Afghanistan killed 25 Taliban fighters on Sunday but also took the lives of eight bystanders held hostage by the militants, media reports said Monday, highlighting tensions over the civilian toll in the Afghan war.

AIDS Conference Highlights Successes in Treatment, Struggles in Prevention

By PBS News Hour

Researchers and activists focused on the search for an HIV vaccine and other prevention methods, as well as broadening access to HIV care across the globe, at this week's International AIDS Conference in Mexico City, which concluded Friday.

Years After Anthrax Attacks, Bioterrorism Threat Still Looms

As the probe into the 2001 anthrax attacks comes to a close, the country still faces challenges preventing and responding to bioterrorism attacks. Experts assess U.S. preparedness.

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Bin Laden's Ex-Driver Sentenced to 5 1/2 Years

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A military jury on Thursday sentenced Osama bin Laden's former driver, Samil Hamdan, to 5 1/2 years in prison, making him eligible for parole in six months. Hamdan was convicted Wednesday on charges of providing material support for terrorism.

Justice Department, Unsealed Papers Outline Anthrax Case Against Dead Scientist

By PBS News Hour

The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that Army scientist Bruce Ivins "was the only person responsible" for the mailed anthrax attacks that killed five people and rattled the nation in 2001.

Jury Delivers Split Verdict in First Gitmo Trial

By Admin, PBS News Hour

A military jury convicted a former driver and alleged bodyguard for terror leader Osama bin Laden on charges of providing material support for terrorism Wednesday, but acquitted him on more serious conspiracy charges.

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.

President Bush Begins Weeklong Tour of Asia

By PBS News Hour

President Bush arrived Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the start of a weeklong tour that also will take him to Thailand and then China for the Olympics' opening ceremony.

Attack Kills 16 Border Police in Northwest China

By PBS News Hour

Two men slammed a dump truck into a group of jogging policemen then threw explosives into nearby barracks early Monday in far northwest China, killing 16 and wounding at least 16 more, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.