What's Next: Mar. 12, 2007

Arms Control Seoul to take back its military

In July, South Korea will begin a transition to resume wartime command of its army by 2012, ending a five-decade-long agreement that gives the U.S. control of its army in the event of war.

Hurricane Hedge Caribbean gets disaster insurance

The World Bank is offering to sell disaster insurance to Caribbean countries for faster emergency relief. Starting in June, funds will be available immediately after hurricanes and earthquakes.

At the Earth's End Global polar expedition kicks off

Over the next two years, scientists from more than 60 countries will travel around the North...

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