April 15, 2011 Archives

Global Information Technology Report 2011

The Global Information Technology Report 2011 at the World Economic Forum.

Over 800 Bodies Found In Iraq Mass Grave

A mass grave of more than 800 remains has been discovered in western Iraq-- and according to an Iraqi government spokesman the remains belonged to opponents of Saddam Hussein. Jon Decker reports.

Gaddafi On Libyan TV After Blasts Rock Tripoli

Under fire Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi appeared on TV in a defiant tour of his capital after fresh explosions shook Tripoli Thursday. Rebel forces continued to ask for more international help. (April 14)

Japan Emperor Makes First Trip To Disaster Zone

Japan's emperor visited the country's earthquake and tsunami-ravaged disaster zone for the first time Thursday as frustration rose over the nation's inability to gain control over a crisis at a nuclear plant crippled by the twin disasters. (April 14)

Japan's Corporate Confidence Plunges

Nearly 60 percent of big Japanese companies have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami, with their production and supply chains disrupted - Reuters poll.

Talks Fail to Reach Consensus on Libya

There have been two top-level international meetings on Libya over the past days. NATO leaders have met in Germany and the Arab League have held discussions in Egypt.

Report: Iran Helping Syrian Crackdown

Sen. Joe Lieberman talks about the U.S. response to the crisis in Syria.

Human Rights Watch Interview on Syria

Syria's security forces have arrested hundreds of people arbitrarily since pro-democracy protests erupted a month ago and subjected them to torture and ill-treatment, a Human Rights Watch report said on Friday

Arab Revolts the Most Significant Event of 21st Century

William Hague has said that the current uprisings and political changes in the Arab world are the most significant events of the 21st century.

Food Prices Surge in China

Eunice Yoon reports how people are returning to farming in China because of high food costs.

Will He or Won't He Speculation Rises over Putin

With just about a year to go until Russia elects a new president speculation is increasing about the unofficial deal Vladimir Putin and Dmitri Medvedev cooked up three years ago.

Beyond Ai Weiwei's Detention

China Director Jennifer Richmond discusses how the timing of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's detention illustrates a change in the Chinese government's behavior -- as well as in increased foreign scrutiny -- even at the expense of damaging its public image

China Struggles With Health Care Reform Amid Growing Demand

Jeffrey Kaye reports from China on the country's efforts to improve health care for its population, the world's largest.

Kristalina Georgieva on Global Issues

Kristalina Georgieva, the European Commissioner for International Cooperation, humanitarian and crisis response talks about Libya, Japan and EU expansion.

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