January 6, 2011 Archives

Raw Video: Huge Blaze At Dutch Chemical Plant

Local authorities told residents to stay indoors Wednesday night as some 150 firefighters attempted to smother a huge blaze that had been raging for hours at a chemical storage and packing company. (Jan. 5)

Japan New Year Tuna Sale Sets Record

The first auction of the year at a Tokyo fish market sees a blue fin tuna sell for nearly $400,000.

Sudan: History of a Broken Land

The turbulent history of a country on the verge of a momentous decision.

Al-Sadr Returns to Iraq

Radical Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has returned to the country after years in Iran.

Interview with Alassane Ouattara

Alassane Ouattara dismissed calls for negotiations.

Southern Sudan Capable of Independence?

Jon Bennett gives some insight on whether Southern Sudan is ready to function as a viable state.

Infrastructure a Challenge in South Sudan

If south Sudan wins independence in the upcoming referendum, one of the major challenges will be running a country that has only basic infrastructure.

China Considers Buying European Debt

Marko Papic examines speculation that China is considering buying European outstanding debt in 2011.

Assassination, Political Turbulence Compound Pakistan's Woes

As Pakistan mourns the killing of a provincial governor and its governing coalition threatens to splinter, Afghanistan's neighbor faces a fresh set of political worries.

Barroso on Media Freedom

Jose Manuel Barroso requested more clarity from Hungary Wednesday on a new media law, which some claim was misrepresented to Brussels.

U.S. Soft on Terror Suspects?

The incoming committee chairman calls for changes in terrorism policy.

Clegg Defends 'Tough Decisions' in Government

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg defends the Coalition to party workers ahead of the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election.

Polish-Russian Relations and Implications

Marko Papic uses recent developments in Poland, Sweden and Russia to examine the evolving geopolitics of the Baltic region in 2011.

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