June 6, 2011 Archives

Geopolitics of Clean Energy

A discussion of the geopolitical implications of current clean energy trends.

Southern Sudan: Would You Declare War?

Within weeks of independence for Southern Sudan, the Northern Sudanese Army annexed the city of Abyei

Thousands Attend Pope's Croatian Mass

Pope Benedict XVI has celebrated Mass, focusing on family values, before tens of thousands of people in the Croatian capital, Zagreb.

NATO Helicopters In Libya Air Strikes

British and French combat helicopters carry out their first air strikes in Libya

U.S. Mission In Afghanistan

Secretary of State Robert Gates says there will be no "rush to the exits" regarding the U.S. drawdown of forces in Afghanistan. Deborah Gembara reports.

Record Radiation Levels At Fukushima

Highest-yet radiation levels are found near a steam vent in a reactor in Japan's stricken nuclear plant as work continues to prevent more radiation from leaking from other reactors.

Humala Declares Peruvian Election Victory

According to exit polls a former army officer with questioned human rights credentials has narrowly won Peru's presidency in a bitterly fought runoff with the daughter of disgraced ex-President Alberto Fujimori. (June 6)

Video Said To Show Syrian Protesters Under Fire

Dramatic amateur video surfaced over the weekend from the tense central Syrian city of Hama. It purportedly shows anti-government protesters fleeing a hail of gunfire raining down on them.

Greek Government Faces 'Critical Week'

There has been anger in Athens as a record number of Greeks turn out in protest as their government prepares another bout of austerity cuts.

Wounded Saleh Leaves Yemen, Urged To Step Down

Amid the ongoing turmoil in Yemen, the U.S. and Britain are urging President Ali Abdullah Saleh to make a permanent exit deal. Whit Johnson reports.

Power Vacuum Effect in Yemen

U.S. has real concerns about terrorists plotting against America.

Beckel on the Middle East

Bob Beckel weighing in on U.S. foreign affairs and the Middle East and how the President will deal with it.

Yemen: Biggest Problem for U.S.?

Juan Zarate speaks to Russ Mitchell about the continued violence in Yemen and the impact on the United States.  

Can Attack Choppers Turn Tide in Libya?

British and French attack helicopters go into battle in Libya.

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