May 6, 2011 Archives

A Conversation with Enda Kenny

Prime Minister Enda Kenny discusses issues facing Ireland.

The Death of Osama bin Laden

Rick 'Ozzie' Nelson, Director, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program, and Juan Zarate, Senior Advisor at CSIS, discuss the long-reaching effects of the death of Osama bin Laden.

U.S. Must Capitalize on bin Laden Killing to Address Mideast Issues

Fuad Siniora, former prime minister of Lebanon, discusses the implications of Osama bin Laden's death for the Middle East, the Hamas-Fatah agreement, and the U.S. role in supporting the Arab Spring.

Libya's Refugee Crisis

António Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees: Since the Libyan crisis began, more than a 650,000 people have fled the country for Tunisia or Egypt.

Who Seriously Didn't Know bin Laden was in Pakistan?

Peter Hoekstra expresses skepticism that people believed that bin Laden was not in Pakistan.

Elephants Killed For Tusks: Kenya Ivory Seizure

Over one ton of illegal ivory destined for Nigeria was seized on Friday at the country's main airport with officials believing that 44 elephants have been killed to produce this illegal haul. (May 6)

Bin Laden 'Planned Train Attack'

Documents found at Osama bin Laden's Pakistan home suggest he was planning attacks on the US including on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, US reports say.

Zintan Rebels Under Heavy Rocket Attack

Western Libyan town of Zintan bears the brunt of shelling as Colonel Gadhafi's forces continue to attack key supply routes, as well as the town's residential areas in a bid to crush stubborn rebel resistance there. (May 6)

Pakistan Army Admits 'Shortcomings,' Warns U.S.

Pakistan's army ordered a reduction in U.S. military personnel operating inside the country on Thursday in apparent protest over a unilateral American commando raid that killed Osama bin Laden. (May 5)

Gaza Stages First Ever Marathon

Hundreds of schoolchildren join runners competing in the first marathon held the Gaza Strip, raising over 1 million dollars for children summer camps.

Clinton Talks Libya, bin Laden, Famous Photo

While in Italy, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about the Libyan opposition, the future of the U.S. Relationship with Pakistan, and the now-famous photo of the White House Situation Room during the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. (May 5)

Obama: 'We Don't Need To Spike The Football'

President Obama stands firm on his decision to not release photos of Osama bin Laden's body. Chip Reid reports.

A Palestinian Unity Government

Analyst Reva Bhalla examines the implications of a unity government between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah.

What Will Change in Pakistan?

A former head of the CIA 'bin Laden unit' on what's next in Pakistan.

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