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Mitchell, Holbrooke Named as Diplomatic Envoys

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Hours after ordering the closure of the Guantanamo prison within a year, President Barack Obama Thursday named veteran troubleshooters as special envoys to the Middle East and Afghanistan as he moves to repair America's tarnished image abroad.

President Orders Guantanamo Prison Closed

By PBS News Hour

In his second full day in office, President Barack Obama signed a series of executive orders Thursday morning to close the Guantanamo detention center within a year, ban the harshest interrogation methods and review military war crimes trials.

Hours After Inauguration, Obama Orders Halt in Guantanamo Trials

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Just hours after taking office, President Barack Obama ordered military prosecutors to halt all pending cases in the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals for 120 days, a clear shift from the policies of the Bush administration.

Obama to Seek 'New Way Forward' on Global Issues

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President Barack Obama told the Muslim world he would "seek a new way forward" in his inaugural address Tuesday, while world leaders issued statements welcoming him as the United States' 44th president.

As Israeli Attacks Intensify, Shell Strikes U.N. Compound in Gaza

By PBS News Hour

In an effort to increase pressure on Hamas, Israel has intensified its air attacks and its troops have pushed further into the most crowded neighborhoods of the Gaza Strip as cease-fire talks move closer to a resolution.

Cholera One Part of Zimbabwe's Growing Health Concerns

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Political trouble in Zimbabwe has taken a toll on the population's health and aid groups warn that thousands more will die as the infrastructure and health care systems continue to deteriorate.

Bush OKs Request to Seek Bailout Funds, Reflects on White House Tenure

By Admin, PBS News Hour

President-elect Barack Obama has asked President Bush to seek the remaining $350 billion of the $700 billion financial industry bailout, and Mr. Bush has agreed to do so, the White House said Monday.

Fighting in Gaza Resumes After 3-hour Truce

By Admin, PBS News Hour

After the expiration of a three-hour truce Wednesday to allow in humanitarian aid, fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian gunmen resumed in the city of Gaza.

Pakistan Acknowledges Surviving Mumbai Gunman Is Pakistani

By PBS News Hour

The Pakistani government said Wednesday an investigation revealed that the only surviving gunman in November's attacks in Mumbai, India, is a Pakistani citizen, as India has alleged.

Russia-Ukraine Gas Dispute Escalates

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The ongoing struggle between Ukraine and Russia over energy has sharply escalated, with Turkey and European countries now reporting sharp cutoffs of Russian gas shipped to Europe through pipelines across Ukraine.