January 19, 2012 Archives

Guantanamo Forever?

January 11th marked the 10th anniversary of the prison at Guantánamo Bay.

Contempt Hearing Against Pakistan PM

Pakistan's Supreme Court adjourned a contempt hearing for its prime minister, leaving the possible fate of the government unresolved.

Diver Footage Shows Cruise Ship Interior

Video footage shot by divers shows the interior of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship.

Five Europeans Killed In Ethiopia

Gunmen killed five European tourists and kidnapped four more people in northern Ethiopia.

Inside Syria: Meeting With Government Opposition

After ten months of violence by the Syrian regime, the protesters of Daraa - who pioneered the popular uprisings back in March - are as angry and fearless as ever.

Russia Warns Against Hard Line On Iran

Russia's foreign minister warned against any possible attacks on Iran in the wake of Tehran's recent claim it was expanding its nuclear program. There were conflicting reports over whether the US offered direct talks to Iran in a letter.

Obama Rejects Canada-Texas Oil Pipeline For Now

Raising the stakes on a bitter election-year fight with Republicans, President Barack Obama on Wednesday rejected a Canadian company's plan to build a U.S.-spanning, 1,700-mile pipeline to carry oil across six U.S. states to Texas refineries.

Boehner: Not The End Of Keystone Pipeline Fight

House Speaker John Boehner says President Barack Obama is breaking his promise to create jobs by rejecting a plan to build an oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.

Michael McFaul: Introduces Himself To Russia

Michael McFaul, the new U.S. Ambassador to Russia has made a video which introduces himself to Russians.

Are U.S. And Iran Veering Toward War?

Riding on more sanctions and rhetoric, tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.

Keystone Pipeline Decision Sending Jobs To China

Rep. Tim Griffin, (R-Ark.), on Obama’s decision to deny the permit for the Keystone Pipeline.

Will Iran Blockade The Strait Of Hormuz?

Will the U.S. be able to defeat the Iranian Navy?

New Fears Iran Is Arming Syrian Crackdown

Rep. Peter Welch weighs in on Iran's role in Syria.

Costa Concordia To Deal Financial Blow To Cruise Industry

The deadly Costa Concordia accident is likely to further damage the cruise ship industry which was already struggling with an uncertain economy.

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