May 5, 2011 Archives

The U.S.-New Zealand Relationship

Amb. Michael Moore and Dr. Peter Watson of the American Friends of Christchurch.

Obama: No Photo Coming Of bin Laden Corpse

President Barack Obama says there will be no release of photos showing the body of Osama bin Laden. Aides at the White House say the images are gruesome and could be inflammatory. (May 4)

Palestinians Hail Landmark Reconciliation Pact

Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas were hailing a reconciliation pact they signed Wednesday. Israel has denounced it and the international community issued a warning, but Palestinians celebrated by dancing in the streets. (May 4)

Four Leaders Bid For Scottish Power

Polls for the race to be the next First Minister of Scotland show the SNP's Alex Salmond as the favourite to retain the job with Labour's Iain Gray battling to take the crown.

Portugal EU/IMF Bailout Deal Agreed

Portugal has reached a deal with the EU and the IMF on a 78 billion euro 3-year bailout, and caretaker Prime Minister Socrates says the terms are less onerous than thsoe set for Greece and Ireland.

Obama: "No Doubt" bin Laden Is Dead

In his first interview since the Navy SEALs mission in Pakistan, President Obama spoke with Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes" and said that he has "no doubt that we killed Osama bin Laden."

Congressman: bin Laden Photo Release Unlikely

Republican Rep. Mike Rogers agrees with President Obama's hesitancy.

Experts: bin Laden Kill 'Clearly Legal'

Former Solicitor General Walter Dellinger and CNN's David Gergen both argue the killing of Osama bin Laden was legal.

Is Pakistan Playing It Straight?

Sen. John McCain gives Pres. Obama, U.S. special forces high marks in bin Laden's killing, but has doubts about Pakistan

Ex-Extremist Weighs in on bin Laden

Anderson Cooper speaks with Maajid Nawaz about the debate surrounding the death of Osama bin Laden

Will bin Laden's Death Speed The End Of Afghanistan War?

Michael Steele, former Republican National Committee chairman, talks with Rachel Maddow about whether Republicans will support an accelerated withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan now that Osama bin Laden is dead.

Denis McDonough on bin Laden Raid

President Obama's deputy national security adviser talks about the death of Osama bin Laden.

Palestinians Hail Landmark Reconciliation Pact

Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas were hailing a reconciliation pact they signed Wednesday.

How Does bin Laden's Death Change US Equation in Af-Pak Region?

Osama bin Laden's death has opened new debate over whether U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan should begin withdrawing before the original July start date.

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