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Two bombs in Baghdad kill 18 Iraqis and a U.S. soldier, just hours before the arrival of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Rumsfeld met with Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and U.S. officials in Baghdad. Hear NPR's Ben Gilbert.

John Lee was elected as Hong Kong's next leader Sunday by an election committee comprised of nearly 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members.

The United States is stepping up its military activity in Africa in an effort to combat terrorism and protect vital oil reserves off Africa's west coast. NPR's Jason Beaubien has a two-part report.

Kenyan environmental activist and human rights campaigner Wangari Maathai wins the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. Founder of The Green Belt Movement and a champion of women's rights, Maathai is the first African woman to win the prize. NPR's Jason Beaubien reports.

Michael Eisner continues to testify in the suit by shareholders who contend that Disney board members should be held liable for the costly hiring and firing of Michael Ovitz. As a highly successful Hollywood agent, Disney had high expectations for Ovitz. Instead, a feud of envy and ambition broke out in the executive suite. Hear NPR's Kim Masters.

In an accord with Europeans, Iran agrees to stop enriching uranium. Matthew Bunn, an arms control expert at Harvard, says the threat of sanctions along with a security and economic package are good incentives to help convince Iran to stop pursuing its nuclear weapons program. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and Bunn.

Retired U.S. Army Major Gen. Robert Scales discusses how the military offensive in Fallujah is likely to unfold. Over the weekend, there were reports of large numbers of Iraqi soldiers deserting their units. Scales says the readiness of the Iraqi soldiers is a matter of great uncertainty. Hear Scales and NPR's Renee Montagne.

In addition to his music career, Gilley was also famous for being the face of a nightclub that pushed Texas cowboy culture into a global spotlight.

Disney CEO Michael Eisner testifies in a Delaware courtroom about his former friend and No. 2 man, Michael Ovitz. Disney faces a shareholder suit over the severance package Ovitz received when he left the company in 1996. Hear NPR's Kim Masters.

Changes at the Central Intelligence Agency show no sign of subsiding. Some former intelligence officials say the changes being pushed by new CIA director Porter Goss will harm the agency. Hear NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.