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Friday

Afghans Accused of Abuses

Afghan militia fighters -- some reportedly paid to serve as guides for U.S. forces in the region -- are being accused of human rights abuses against villagers, according to a Los Angeles Times report. The allegations range from theft to physical assault and torture. Hear NPR's Bob Edwards and L.A. Times reporter Paul Watson.

Afghans Accused of Abuses

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Crucifix Ruling Prompts Italian Debate

A judge in Italy orders the removal of a crucifix from a schoolroom. A Muslim rights advocate filed the case, claiming the display of Christ on the cross discriminates against Muslims. The ruling ignites public debate on religious tolerance and national identity. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports.

Crucifix Ruling Prompts Italian Debate

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U.S. Looks to Iraqis for Improved Security

After this week's wave of violence in Iraq, President Bush wants more Iraqis involved in trying to stop attacks on U.S.-led forces there. U.S. officials say the new bombings were more sophisticated than previous ones, and may be the work of outside, or al Qaeda forces, working with Saddam Hussein loyalists. NPR's Juan Williams speaks with Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz.

U.S. Looks to Iraqis for Improved Security

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Gift to Mexican College Could End in Donor's Eviction

A Mexican university seeks property granted to it 15 years ago by an American expatriate, and in the ensuing legal battle three Americans are jailed. The original grant called only for Jean Ames, Russell Ames' wife, to live in the house. Jean Ames died in 2000; now the school wants the house and land. Three of Russell Ames' housemates are now in an Oaxacan state prison.

Gift to Mexican College Could End in Donor's Eviction

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U.S.: Saddam Guides Attacks

A U.S. soldier dies in an attack in Iraq, and a pro-Saddam riot breaks out in one district of Baghdad. In Tikrit, U.S. troops seal off the village where the ousted leader was born, as reports emerge that Hussein may be coordinating attacks against occupying forces. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

U.S.: Saddam Guides Attacks

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German Chemical Firm Accepts Museum's Rebuff

The German chemical firm Degussa says it accepts the decision of a Holocaust memorial commission in Germany not to allow its anti-graffiti product to be used on the memorial. Degussa made cyanide gas used to kill Jews and others in Nazi camps during World War II. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

German Chemical Firm Accepts Museum's Rebuff

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Thursday

British Tory Leader Resigns

The leader of Britain's Conservative Party, Iain Duncan Smith, resigns after losing a no-confidence vote. Finance spokesman Michael Howard is slated to take over party leadership. He's known for strongly criticizing the European Union. Hear NPR's Guy Raz.

British Tory Leader Resigns

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U.S. Speeds Iraqi Training

In the wake of this week's deadly attacks in Iraq, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says that efforts are under way to accelerate the training of Iraqi police, border guards and civil defense forces. But defense experts warn that there are risks in moving too fast. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.

U.S. Speeds Iraqi Training

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Business

Crackdown on Oil Tycoon Unnerves Russian Market

Russia freezes jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's stock in the Yukos oil giant. The move blocks Khodorkovsky from selling his controlling stake in the nation's largest company. Russia's stock market dips sharply on the news that officials had seized control of 53 percent of Yukos. NPR's Lawrence Sheets reports.

Crackdown on Oil Tycoon Unnerves Russian Market

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Wednesday

Muslim Activist Pleads Not Guilty to Libya Dealings

Abdurahman Alamoudi, a well-known Muslim activist, pleads not guilty at his arraignment on charges of trying to bring money from Libya into the United States, in violation of sanctions laws. Prosecutors have not accused Alamoudi of financing terrorism, but a federal affidavit says he was involved with groups that had ties to terrorist organizations. NPR's Larry Abramson reports.

Muslim Activist Pleads Not Guilty to Libya Dealings

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Russian Miners Rescued

Rescue workers drill through solid rock before reaching miners trapped deep underground in southern Russia. Late last week, the miners were working near a subterranean lake that flooded the shaft above them and blocked their escape. Hear NPR's Lawrence Sheets.

Russian Miners Rescued

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Ivory Coast Impasse Threatens Peace Accord

Power struggles resume between Ivory Coast government forces and rebels. Rebels pull out of a power sharing government and retreat to the north of the country. Forces loyal to President Laurent Gbagbo control the south. French peacekeepers are stuck in the middle. The impasse threatens to destroy a peace accord signed last January. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

Ivory Coast Impasse Threatens Peace Accord

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Assessing Security in Iraq

U.S.-led forces in Iraq are reassessing security measures after a string of bombings shake Baghdad, leaving dozens of people dead and hundreds wounded. Mortar rounds explode Tuesday night near U.S. coalition headquarters, but no one is wounded. NPR's Jacki Lyden reports.

Assessing Security in Iraq

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