Feb 17th, 2006 · Racial issues have segregated Christian congregations for decades. The new film Second Chance explores the scenario of forced unity between two congregations. One of the stars of the film is News and Notes contributor Jeff Obafemi Carr talks about his role with Farai Chideya.
Feb 11th, 2006 · House Republicans wind up an annual retreat. They're regrouping after months of scandal and ethics questions. President Bush offered a message of unity Friday, but House members see coming elections as a challenge.
Jan 18th, 2006 · The power structure of Iraq's new parliament is taking shape, even though official results of December's elections have yet to be announced. Key Shiite, Kurd and Sunni political leaders have opened talks on the formation of a national unity government.
Jan 4th, 2006 · A spike in insurgent attacks around the country Wednesday kills more than 50 Iraqis and wounds dozens more. Meanwhile, Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish political leaders continue talks on the prospects of a national unity government following last month's parliamentary elections.
Dec 27th, 2005 · Thousands of people take to the streets of Baghdad in protest against the preliminary results of Iraq's parliamentary elections. Sunnis and secular Shiites are calling for a unity government in Iraq amid charges of election fraud.
Dec 12th, 2005 · Laith Kubbah is one of many seeking a parliamentary seat in Thursday's Iraqi elections. He says the people of southern Iraq must find a way to agree before addressing deep problems with the Kurdish North. He envisions a system of regional control.
Aug 7th, 2005 · In southern Sudan this weekend, crowds mourned the burial of John Garang, the rebel leader-turned-Sudanese Vice President. Garang died earlier this past week in a helicopter crash, just 21 days after joining a government of national unity.
Jul 10th, 2005 · In London, churches across the city held memorial services for victims of Thursday's terrorist attacks. Senior Christian, Jewish and Muslim clerics also gathered and issued a joint statement calling for unity and dialogue between faiths in the aftermath.