June 24, 2011 Archives

Maritime Security in the South China Sea

A world-class group of experts dialogue on the issues at stake in the South China Sea.

Raw Video: Syrians Protesting

The caption claims that this video is taken in Homs, on Abu Al'ouf Street.

Japan Nuclear Workers Downplay Danger

Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant downplay radiation dangers, saying the risks are lower than people think. Travis Brecher reports.

Inside Greek Parliament Protest Camp

Tim Willcox is in Athens talking to protesters who have set up camp outside the Greek parliament building to demonstrate against more austerity measures

Mexican President Faces Drug War Opponents

Mexican president Felipe Calderon delivered an impassioned defense of his military assault on organized crime to an audience of people who've lost family members to the ongoing violence. (June 24)

Tokyo To Paris In Under Three Hours? - By 2050 Says EADS

Imagine flying from Tokyo to Paris in less than two and a half hours, without having to burn tons of fossil fuel. One day it might be possible. The concept of zero-emissions, supersonic flight is being explored by European aircraft maker, EADS. Stuart McDill reports.

Euro Crisis Could 'Sweep Us All Away'

Michael Portillo claimed the euro zone financial problem "was going to sweep us all away unless we handle it correctly".

Obama's Generals Wary Of Withdrawal Decision

While President Obama's top generals stand behind his exit strategy for the war in Afghanistan, they made it clear the decision on troop withdrawals was his, not theirs. David Martin reports.

Obama Talks Afghan Troops Withdrawal At Ft. Drum

President Barack Obama met with troops at Fort Drum, New York, the day after announcing plans to withdraw up to 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer. (June 23)

Gates: I Was ' Strong Advocate' for Surge to End in Summer 2012

In an interview Thursday with Jim Lehrer, outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed President Obama's new timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, how he would define success in that war and the chances of a negotiated settlement with the Taliban plus the U.S. role in Libya and his tenure at the Pentagon.

U.S. Allies and the Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Analyst Nathan Hughes examines differing pressures on U.S. allies in Afghanistan following U.S. President Barack Obama's speech on June 22.

Gergen: Obama Not Listening to Military

CNN's David Gergen says President Obama defied his top military advisors to accelerate the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Taliban Dismisses U.S. Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan government has welcomed news that the US will withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

Obama Oil Tap a 'Political Maneuver'

Obama oil tap a 'political manoeuvre' The United States and 27 other countries are stepping in a bid to lower petrol prices, with the crisis in Libya disrupting the world's oil supply.

Vancouver Riot Kissing Couple Knocked to the Ground

What really happened in the moments before the now-world famous Richard Lam photograph that captured the kiss among the ruin?

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