Kennedy Sharply Criticizes President Bush at

By Dan Robinson In one of the strongest speeches of the Democratic party convention in Boston, Senator Edward Kennedy has condemned what he calls damage to the country and its international reputation

Bush Says Kerry Would Make America Weaker

By Scott Stearns This was to have been a speech on medical liability reform in the key swing state of Pennsylvania. But following last week's presidential debate, White House officials announced that

Immigrant Workers Expand US Labor Pool

By Leah Krakinowski Recent surveys show many Americans want the nation's doors closed to immigrants. At the same time, President George W. Bush recently proposed an overhaul of the nation's immigratio

Russian Official Defends Trial of Former Yukos Chief

By Michael Drudge A Russian cabinet minister says the trial of the former chief of the Yukos oil company is proceeding correctly within Russia's legal system. The official, Defense Minister Sergei Iva

Israeli Troops Begin Partial Withdrawal from Rafah

Sonja Pace Israeli troops have begun a partial withdrawal from parts of the Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip, where their operations this week have left at least 41 Palestinians dead, sco

Campaign Profile: Al Sharpton

Kerry Sheridan The Reverend Al Sharpton became the only African-American presidential candidate seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 when Carol Mosely-Braun withdrew from the race Ja

Sharon to Develop New Gaza Disengagement Plan

Ross Dunn Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is developing a new plan to withdraw from Gaza, after his Likud Party rejected his original plan in a referendum. The news comes the day after more than 1

Powell Calls on Palestinians to Prepare to Take Over Territo

Stephanie Ho Secretary of State Colin Powell is calling for Palestinians to be ready to take over any territories Israel returns to them. His comments were echoed by Jordan's King Abdullah, who also s

Massive Military Operation Launched by Israel

Ross Dunn Witnesses say hundreds of Israeli soldiers have been deployed in southern Gaza. The forces, which include armored, engineering and infantry units, backed by tanks, bulldozers and helicopter

Palestinian PM Appeals for Help to Stop Israeli Demolition o

Ruth Elkins Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia has welcomed the offer of an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, but says he wants to return to the negotiating table as soon as possible. And, in talks w

Foreign Policy, Security Issues Return to Center Stage of US

By Jim Malone Foreign policy and national security issues returned to center stage in the U.S. presidential election campaign Tuesday. The presumed Democratic presidential nominee, Massachusetts Senat

Billy Ray Cyrus Releases New CD, Time Flies

Mary Morningstar It's been 11 years since Billy Ray Cyrus earned worldwide attention with his breakthrough single, Achy Breaky Heart. Since 1992, the 41-year-old country singer has recorded six albums

Bush and Kerry Spar Over Iraq War, Economy

By Scott Stearns President Bush is criticizing Democratic challenger John Kerry for what he says is his misunderstanding of the fight against terrorism. Senator Kerry's campaign says the president's u

Arafat Calls on Palestinians to 'Terrorize the Enemy' on Ann

Ross Dunn Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on Saturday called on his people to terrorize their enemy, as he bitterly marked the founding of Israel 56 years ago. Thousands of Palestinians took part

Global Refugee, Asylum Seekers Total 12 Million

Laurie Kassman The latest World Refugee Survey issued by the U.S. Committee for Refugees estimates the global total of refugees and asylum seekers now reaches nearly 12 million. The survey this year h

Bush Speak About Iraq Power Transfer

Paula Wolfson President Bush delivers a speech Monday on plans for the transfer of power in Iraq. It will be an unusual evening address delivered from an Army facility in Pennsylvania. It will be the

Key US Senators Predict Charges against More American Soldie

Paula Wolfson Two key Senate members predict more American soldiers will face military courts in the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal. Senator Lindsey Graham says those who are responsible for the abuse w

Arab League Ends Meeting With Calls for Reforms

Greg LaMotte The Arab League concluded its annual summit with calls for increased democracy. The League also adopted resolutions calling for greater international participation in the Israeli-Palestin

Russia, EU Agree on WTO Entry Terms

Lisa McAdams Russia clinched deal Friday with the European Union on the terms of its entry into the World Trade Organization. President Putin agreed in return to the EU's backing of Russia's membershi

Arab League to Discuss Social, Economic Reforms during Tunis

Greg LaMotte Arab League officials are promising that this year's summit, beginning Saturday in Tunis, will address issues never before discussed during Arab League summits: social and economic reform