February 18, 2011 Archives

The Gulf War: Twenty Years Later

A panel of former administration officials discuss lessons learned from the Gulf War.

Yemen Protesters And Loyalists Clash

Pro and anti-government groups clash in the Yemeni capital Sanaa during a seventh day of unrest in the impoverished Arab state.

Australian Washed Overboard Survives 5 Mile Swim

An Australian fisherman who swam for six hours to reach shore after a rogue wave knocked him out of his boat said Wednesday that he survived on "adrenaline" and "sheer determination." (Feb. 17)

Raw Video: Two Trains Collide In Argentina

Two trains collided near an Argentine station, killing at least four people and injuring about 70 others. The accident happened during afternoon rush hour when a train that had departed the capital slammed into the back of another train. (Feb. 17)

Obama To Make State Visit To UK

President Barack Obama will make his first state visit to Britain in May 2011.

White House Opposes Bahrain Use Of Violence

Spokesman Jay Carney says the White House opposes the use of violence against protestors in Bahrain. Four people died when troops undertook a pre-dawn raid on demonstrators. (Feb. 17)

In Bahrain, Conflicting Views on Deadly Raid

The capital of Bahrain was under military lockdown Thursday evening after riot police smashed protesters' main camp.

Deadly Lies in Libya and Bahrain

Anderson Cooper reports on protests in Bahrain and Libya and how governments in both countries have responded.

U.S. Wavers on Middle East

The US and president Barack Obama continue to waver in their position regarding the unrest sweeping through the Middle East.

Ban Ki-moon: Middle East Protests Call for Reforms, not Repression

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for an immediate end to violence against peaceful protesters in Bahrain and said he would be contacting leaders in the Middle East and North Africa to urge them to institute bold reforms, not repression.

Is Iran Behind Unrest in Bahrain?

Former CIA Director on turmoil in the Mideast

Secret Mideast Report Delivered in August

What was known prior to Egypt protests?

Persian Gulf Dangers to U.S. Interests

For America, the free flow of oil, the containment of Iran and the defeat of al Qaeda are all jeopardy if chaos erupts in the Persian Gulf.

Can Egypt Achieve What Iran Has Not?

Thirty-two years later, Iran is still fighting for its independence. Can Egypt do better?

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