March 17, 2011 Archives

In Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama talks with Walter Isaacson, Pico Iyer and Thubten Jinpa.

Raw Video: Protester Shot In Bahrain

Warning: Graphic video. Amateur video accessed by AP purports to show an anti-government demonstrator in Bahrain protesting on a street in the city of Karrana on Wednesday morning before he is shot in the leg and falls to the ground. (March 17)

Raw Video: Prince William Views NZ Quake Damage

Prince William got a firsthand look at the destruction of last month's earthquake in New Zealand. He was escorted through the city of Christchurch, where the wreckage of collapsed buildings still lies piled up in areas. (March 17)

Deadly Crackdown On Protesters In Bahrain

A deadly crackdown on protesters in Manama, Bahrain-- a day after the government declared martial law to quell sectarian unrest. Jon Decker reports.

Clinton Responds To Crises In Libya, Bahrain

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, during an interview with CBS News' Wyatt Andrews spoke about the continuing and increasing crises taking place in Libya and Bahrain.

Frustration and Anger in Benghazi

Arwa Damon reports on the anger in Benghazi, at the failure of world leaders to impose a no-fly zone in Libya.

Japan Begins Air Drop On Stricken Reactor

Japanese helicopters dumped seawater onto a stricken nuclear reactor Thursday, trying to avoid full meltdowns as plant operators said they were close to finishing a new power line that could restore cooling systems and ease the crisis. (March 16)

Japan Emperor Speaks To Quake-devastated Nation

Japanese Emperor Akihito made an unprecedented televised address to his disaster-stricken nation, saying he was what he called "deeply worried" by the crisis at a damaged nuclear plant in northern Japan. Jon Decker reports.

Juan Williams on Coverage of Nuclear Disaster in Japan

Juan Williams on radiation leaks in Japan, and Obama’s response to disaster

Japan Nuclear Crisis Rattles Financial Markets

Financial markets were jolted Wednesday by fears that a partial meltdown may have occurred at a nuclear plant in Japan. Japan's economy, the 3rd-largest in the world after the US and China accounts for about 10 percent of US exports. (March 16)

U.S. Urges Tough UN Draft On Libya

US ambassador Susan Rice has said the UN should consider more than just a no-fly zone over Libya, amid Security Council division on a draft resolution.

What's Next for Libya?

Jeffrey Brown talks to Dartmouth College's Dirk Vandewalle about what's next for Libya as Moammar Gadhafi's troops rally to recapture key rebel-held cities, including their de facto capital Benghazi.

Bahrain Economy Faces Turmoil

What would further unrest in Bahrain mean for its economy?

Clinton: 'This Is Egypt's Moment'

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets a range of ministers and members of the public in Egypt, offering words of encouragement to those behind the country's transformation. (March 16)

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