September 15, 2011 Archives

Liberal Leviathan

The Origins, Crisis, and Transformation of the American World Order.

Summit On The Global Agenda

Borge Brende, Managing Director, Government Relations and Constituents Engagment at the World Economic Forum, presents the upcoming Summit on the Global Agenda 2011 that will take place in Abu Dhabi, 10-11 october 2011.

Bid For Palestinian Statehood Presents Difficulties

The Palestinian Authority's move to seek statehood recognition from the UN General Assembly could potentially end Middle East peace efforts and forces the U.S.  to walk a very fine line to avoid offending either party.

Is The United States Still Vulnerable?

How changes to U.S. policy since 9/11 have enhanced counterterrorism.

Protesters Call For UN To Leave Haiti

Following the alleged rape of a Haitian man by Uruguayan marines, demonstrators call for the withdrawal of the U.N. Mission in Haiti. Nick Rowlands reports.

Raw Video: Protesters, Police Clash In Italy

Italian police and anti-austerity protesters clashed in Rome on Wednesday. It happened before Italy's lower house of parliament gave final approval to the government's controversial austerity measures. (Sept. 14)

Pakistan Fights Dengue Outbreak

Thousands are infected by an outbreak of dengue fever in central Pakistan.

UK, France To Libya: Help Coming, Avoid Revenge

British Prime Minister David Cameron says help from the UK and France is coming for Libya's new transition government. He also urged the Libyan people to avoid vengeance, and said Moammar Gadhafi would be brought to justice. (Sept. 15)

Bomb Suspect In Ky. To Return To Australia

An Australian man who is wanted on charges of placing a fake bomb around a teenage girl's neck in an attempt to extort money from her wealthy father waived extradition Wednesday. He will soon be headed back to Australia to face charges. (Sept. 14)

Gaddafi Spokesman: 'We Are Still Very Powerful'

Moammar Gaddafi's spokesman Moussa Ibrahim speaks to Reuters via a crackly telephone line, defiantly saying the fight will continue "for years to come." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Floods Claim Lives In Cambodia

Heavy floods hit Poipet city on the border with Thailand, and several provinces across the country.

Raw Video: Syrian Protestors Come Under Fire

Amateur video released on Wednesday purported to show anti-government protesters coming under fire from security forces in the Syrian city of Hama. (Sept. 14)

Terror Network Behind 'Unprecedented' Attack

The U.S. Embassy and NATO headquarters were among the targets of Taliban fighters who infiltrated Afghanistan's capital on Tuesday.

Syria Blames Gangs As Death Toll Rises

As clashes between the Syrian military and protesters rage, residents continue mourning dead relatives.

Al Qaeda's Growing Franchise In Yemen

David MacDonald on Al Qaeda's growing influence in Yemen.

Video Archives