December 1, 2011 Archives

Europe Update

The economic, political, and social conditions in Europe.

Occupy Protesters Break Into UK Office

Occupy demonstrators break into an office building used by mining company Xstrata in central London.

Raw Video: One-Day Strike In Greece

A one-day strike shut down public services in Greece. The strikers are protesting government austerity measures, being implemented in response to the debt crisis.

Clinton Challenges Myanmar To Expand Its Reforms

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton challenged the leaders of Myanmar to continue and expand reforms. She offered the isolated country a small package of rewards for steps it has already taken but made clear that more must be done.

Funerals, Protests In Syria

Amateur video posted on a social media website purports to show the funeral of three residents of the Syrian town of Homs, while others hold an anti-regime demonstration.

Gary Locke: The Key To Unlocking U.S.-China Trade?

Washington counting on the popular ambassador Gary Locke to help break down trade barriers into the China market.

Pakistan Calls On U.S. To Vacate Air Base

Pakistan called for the U.S. vacate its air base in the southwestern part of the country in response to a deadly NATO attack over the weekend.

Funerals, Protests In Syria

Amateur video posted on a social media website purports to show the funeral of three residents of the Syrian town of Homs, while others hold an anti-regime demonstration.

Crunch Time: Are We There Yet?

As funding stresses in Europe begin to strain Asia's credit markets, analysts warn the region's weakest points are the most exposed of all, from India to Indonesia.

Eurozone May Ask IMF To Boost Bailout

Euro zone fiance ministers have agreed to ramp up the firepower of its bailout fund but admit they may have to turn to the International Monetary Fund for more help to avert financial disaster.

Report: China May Be Hiding Nukes

Chris Lawrence reports on a group of Georgetown students who have studied China's network of underground tunnels.

Tony Blair: Iran Behavior Is 'Thuggish'

British Prime Minister Tony Blair talks about Iran, Mideast peace process and the Euro crisis

What Constitutes A Success In Afghanistan?

How do we assess the war in Afghanistan?

McCain On NATO And Pakistan

Senator sounds off on Pakistan's boycott of international conference after deadly NATO airstrike and more.

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