501 Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, November 19
(Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Israel/Palestinians, Venezuela, Russia, Afghanistan, India, Burma) (6070)
502 Defense Department Report, November 19: Iraq Operational Update
(Smith says actions are geared toward thwarting intimidation campaign) (540)
503 Transcript: APEC, U.S. Committed to Advancing Doha Trade Talks, USTR Says
(Zoellick sums up APEC Ministerial Meeting in Santiago, Chile) (4660)
504 Transcript: Bush to Hold Bilaterals with Putin, Other Foreign Leaders at APEC
(President will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin November 20) (6020)
505 Text: U.S. To Help Fund Bio-Preparedness Training for APEC Members
(China, Thailand, Vietnam will be focus of technical assistance program) (600)
506 Text: APEC Members Reaffirm Commitment to Bogor Free Trade Goals
(Ministers issue joint statement November 17-18) (9750)
507 Text: U.S., Chinese Environmental Agencies Working Toward Cleaner Air
(Agencies to retrofit Chinese buses, trucks with clean diesel technology
) (420)
508 Text: Passport Alert System To Be Developed by U.S., Australia, Chile
(Sharing data on lost, stolen passports will combat terrorism) (400)
509 Senate Passes Bill Granting Normal Trade Relations for Laos
(Tariffs bill also includes provisions on Armenia, dumping law repeal) (870)
510 Text: U.S. Deported Record Number of Criminal, Illegal Aliens in 2004
(Separate program targeting sexual predators arrests 4,300 people) (960)
511 Text: Trace Gases Key to Halting Global Warming, NASA Scientists Say
(Reducing methane, other non-CO2 gases might save global coastlines) (1140)
512 Global Rule for Vehicle Safety Seen Step Toward Saving Lives
(New standard improves car door locks; more global regulations expected soon) (590)
513 Text: Global Fund Calls for More Disease-Fighting Proposals
(Expanded initiatives would require additional financial support) (1260)