Saturday, May 17, 2008

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The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq

The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000. more >>

Bush Builds Ties to Brazil's Left-Leaning Leader

U.S. aides cite a good personal relationship and a shared agenda. more >>

Nuclear Disclosures Imperil a North Korea Deal

U.S. says North Korea aided a secret Syrian nuclear reactor project. more >>

Inside Colombia's War on Kidnapping

The State Department is helping train elite police units to go after kidnappers and rescue hostages. more >>

Computer Evidence Helps Crack Criminal Cases

With American support, Colombian cybercops sharpen their technical skills. more >>

Syria Takes a Seat at the Table

Damascus says it wants to talk more >>

Congress to Focus on Inspectors General

As controversies swirl around inspector general offices in various government agencies—namely, the State Department and the Central Intelligence Agency—Congress will look deeper into the allegations of wrongdoing this week and attempt to do something about it. more >>

Karen Hughes's Task Was Impossible

A longtime Bush loyalist returns to Texas after an uphill effort to boost the images of both the president and the country. more >>

Red Sox Nation in Foggy Bottom

The State Department probably houses the largest branch of the fan club Red Sox Nation in Washington. more >>

Iraqi Translators Finally Get Visas

Military and embassy employees had been shut out of the U.S. more >>

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