March 21, 2011 Archives

Can Technology Save Foreign Aid?

The notoriously inefficient development-assistance complex is under siege.

President Obama's Nowruz Message

President Obama sends a message to those celebrating the holiday of Nowruz.

Gaddafi Vows 'Long War' After U.S., Allies Strike

Moammar Gadhafi vowed a "long war" against the international military force that struck at his forces with airstrikes and dozens of cruise missiles that shook the Libyan capital early Sunday with the sound of explosions and anti-aircraft fire. (March 20)

Gaddafi Defiant As West Attacks Libya

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi says airstrikes on Libya by Western countries amounted to terrorism and said he would defeat his enemies.

Sarkozy: Libya Action Has Begun

After an international summit on Libya on France, President Sarkozy says action against Libya has begun. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Clinton: Gaddafi 'Defying World'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called on the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to obey international sanctions or face serious consequences.

Chernobyl: 25 Years Later

The cleanup is still nowhere near finished in Chernobyl, 25 years after the world's worst nuclear accident. And, as Bill Plante reports, Chernobyl concerned just one rogue reactor, while Japan is struggling to control six.

No Resistance Encountered Enforcing No-fly Zone

Allied forces continue to enforce the U.N.'s "no fly" zone over Libya as Qaddafi supporters hold an angry funeral for the innocent civilians lost in the first assault in Operation Odyssey Dawn.

Luger: U.S. Not Declaring War On Libya

Bob Schieffer spoke with Sen. Richard Luger, the top republican of the foreign relations committee, on the U.S. involvement in the assault on Libya.

Mullen: Allied Airstrikes On Libya Very Effective

Bob Schieffer spoke with Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the assault on Libya including the goals of Operation Odyssey Dawn and what lies ahead for Qaddafi and his forces.

Whom Is The U.S. Supporting?

A look at the Libyan rebels that the coalition is fighting to protect.

Worries About Water, Other Supplies In Japan

In the aftermath of natural disaster, basic necessities have become scarce.

Raw Video: Obama Plays Soccer

During a visit to a Rio de Janeiro slum, President Barack Obama joined a group of children as they kicked around soccer balls. (March 20)

U.S. Undermining of Japanese Government 'Inexcusable'

Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow for Global Health Laurie Garrett criticizes NRC chair for sowing panic when he said Japan is understating health risks.

What Is the Endgame in Libya?

Is the U.S. mission clear in Libya?  

Egyptians Vote 'Yes' For Constitutional Change

Egyptians have strongly backed constitutional changes in a vote that paves the way for elections that may come as early as September.

President Obama's Statement on Libya

The United States stands ready to act as part of a coalition against Qaddafi.

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