What's behind President Bush's renewed campaign to promote free trade? Bush's pitch, which he made again Saturday in a national radio address and which he will continue to publicize in various appearances this week, is designed to rejuvenate support for free trade at a time when protectionism seems to be surging, White House advisers say.
AP - Russian leader Vladimir Putin met his Iranian counterpart Tuesday and implicitly warned the U.S. not to use a former Soviet republic to stage an attack on Iran. He also said countries bordering the Caspian Sea must jointly back any oil pipeline projects in the region.
AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday won tempered Egyptian support in her quest to nudge Israelis and Palestinians closer together ahead of a Mideast peace conference to be held in November or December.
AP - The White House vigorously defended President Bush's plan to meet with the Dalai Lama Tuesday, brushing aside China's warning that it would damage relations between Washington and Beijing.
Ahmed, 20, was hoping to become a doctor, just like his mom and dad. But one month ago today, he was killed with his mom along with 15 other Iraqi civilians. Witnesses say Ahmed's mom clutched him after he was shot, screaming, "My son! My son!"
Iran should be allowed to pursue its nuclear program for peaceful purposes, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today during the first visit to the country by a Kremlin leader since 1943. Russia is building Iran's first nuclear power plant and has resisted moves by the U.S. and its allies to impose stronger U.N. sanctions against Tehran.
A man wanted in the videotaped sexual assault of a 3-year-old girl has been arrested, according to police in Nevada. The arresting officer said the suspect raised suspicions after a routine traffic stop, and upon questioning told police: "'I'm Chester Stiles. I'm the guy you're looking for. ... I'm sick of running.'"