October 20, 2011 Archives

When Protectors Are The Problem

The challenges of protecting human rights in Afghanistan.

Ports' Role In U.S. Competitiveness

Kurt Nagle discusses the infrastructure investment needed to increase U.S. trade and competitiveness with James Lindsay.

Costs of Our Relationship With China

Is the United States ready for China's rise?

Military Council Confirms Sirte Free

Libya's military council head confirms that Sirte has been liberated, completing the liberation of the entire country. (Rough cut only - no reporter narration)

Clinton: Pakistan Must Boost Anti-terror Fight

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded that Pakistan step up the fight against terrorists within its borders, delivering a blunt message that Pakistanis "must be part of the solution" to the ongoing conflict in neighboring Afghanistan. (Oct. 20)

China's Great Wall Faces New Threat

Parts of China's Great Wall crumble away, as dozens of small mines chip away for minerals near the structure's foundations.

Floods Threaten To Swamp Bangkok

Aerial views show floodwaters reaching the outskirts of Thai capital Bangkok as residents and officials race against time to save the capital. Sunita Rappai reports.

Report: Bruni Gives Birth To Baby Girl

French first lady Carla Bruni gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday, French media reported, her first child with husband President Nicolas Sarkozy and the first baby born to a French presidential couple in office. Sarah Irwin reports.

Gingrich: 'Iran At War With Us Since 1979'

GOP candidate Newt Gingrich tells SOTU's Candy Crowley how he would handle Iran if he were in the White House.

Mainland China's 'Occupy Wall Street' Reaction

Jennifer Richmond explains why the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement failed to gain traction in mainland China.

Arab Spring Turns Into Uncertain Fall

Michael Singh of The Washington Institute talks about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s trip to Oman and Libya.

Strong Franc, Euro Problems Influence Swiss Election

As part of our series of reports on the upcoming Swiss elections, euronews spoke to Anne-Frédérique Widmann, senior reporter with Swiss-French Television.

Report: Libyan Strongman Gaddafi Dead

Reuters reports that Gaddafi has been killed in Sirte.

Clinton and Karzai Ridicule Herman Cain

Hillary Clinton and Hamid Karzai discuss Herman Cain's assertion that he does not need to know the names of all of the presidents of the 'stans'.

Graphic Video: Gaddafi's Arrest

Video from Libya purports to show Gaddafi in control of the National Transitional Council.

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