Aug 01 U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Vow to Combat Terrorism In a move aimed at bolstering efforts to combat international terrorism, the United States and a bloc of Southeast Asian nations signed a major treaty Thursday aimed at improving intelligence sharing and police cooperation. Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch The Threat from Iraq Jim Lehrer hosts a debate on possible U.S. military action against Iraq to overthrow the regime of Saddam Hussein. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch America's History of Intervention in Foreign Nations Historians discuss America's history of military and political intervention in foreign nations. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch Homeland Security Update Ray Suarez reports on the day's developments in Congress on homeland security legislation. Continue watching
Jul 18 Judge Rejects Guilty Plea in Moussaoui Case Accused Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui attempted to plead guilty to a revised federal indictment including charges that could carry the death penalty, but a federal judge refused to accept his plea and insisted he take a week to reconsider. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch Homeland Security Two former senators who studied America's ability to combat terrorism react to the president's proposal. Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch Background: Homeland Security Plan A report from Kwame Holman on the newly unveiled Bush administration homeland security strategy. Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch Homeland Security Jim Lehrer explores the latest developments in homeland security with four members of Congress: Senator Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), Senator Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.), Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-Ohio) and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Continue watching
Jul 15 John Walker Lindh Pleads Guilty American John Walker Lindh pleaded guilty Monday to charges of fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan and carrying explosives. Continue reading
Jul 12 U.N. Exempts Peacekeepers From War Crime Prosecution The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed to exempt U.S. peacekeepers from war crimes prosecution by the International Criminal Court for a one-year period. Continue reading