An update on the latest round of climate negotiations.

The U.S. president taking office in 2013 will have to confront the ongoing problem of drug trafficking from Latin America, but may also find opportunities to revamp immigration policy and economic ties with the region, says Shannon O'Neil.

The U.S. plan to end its combat mission in Afghanistan by mid-2013, shifting to an "advise and assist" role, may make it more difficult for Afghan national forces to become self-sufficient in maintaining security, says Stephen Biddle.

The U.S. government is willing to speak with Taliban leaders as the U.S. pares down its role in Afghanistan. Anna Ward spoke with the "Father of the Taliban" who claims the group is receptive to the idea but certain conditions must be met.

Iran reports launching a small satellite into orbit, the latest step in its ambitious space program.

Leftist protesters hurled paint bombs and rocks at British banks in Buenos Aires demanding London handover control of the Falkland Islands.

Amateur video emerged from the Syrian city of Hama on Thursday showing military reinforcements arriving on the streets as residents marked the 30th anniversary of an assault on the city that left thousands dead.

Amateur video shows Syrian rebels riding military vehicles they reportedly commandeered from Assad forces, through the city's streets.

John King talks to former Sec. of Defense Robert Gates about the Afghanistan drawdown and drone attacks.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney tried Thursday to downplay Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's remarks suggesting an early U.S. transition out of combat in Afghanistan.

With German Chancellor Angela Merkel in China seeking support for the ailing euro, Premier Wen Jiabao has said Beijing is considering upping its participation in the rescue funds aimed at resolving the European debt crisis.

With violence in Syria escalating, world leaders are urging the U.N. Security Council to call for the country's president, Bashar Al-Assad, to step aside.  

Imtiaz Tyab talks about the latest court ruling on Pakistan's prime minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Hala Gorani sits down with the Arab League Secretary General to discuss Syria's future.