April 13, 2012 Archives

The Free Syrian Army

A Military Assessment

North Korea Fires Long-range Rocket, Launch Fails

U.S. officials say a rocket launched by North Korea failed moments after being fired, but the White House still described the launch as a 'provocative action' that threatens regional security and violates international law.

Titanic Cruise Departs Halifax

Passengers onboard the Titanic memorial cruise reflect on those who were on the doomed ship 100 years ago.

Syrian Opposition Says 3 Killed, Dozens Arrested Since Ceasefire

Three civilians have been killed in Syria and dozens arrested since a ceasefire began early Thursday, a spokeswoman for the main opposition group the Syrian National Council said.

British PM On Historic Myanmar Visit

David Cameron is the first British prime minister to visit Myanmar in six decades.

Clinton Says G8 Welcomes Ceasefire In Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Syria's ceasefire is a first step but that the Assad regime must accept political transition.

Afghan Amputees Reflect More Powerful Bombs

With some 6,000 new patients every year, an orthopaedic centre in Kabul highlights the growing number of civilians severely injured by bombs that have grown more powerful than ever before.

Christopher Sabatini On Latin America

As the Summit of the Americas approaches, and Presidents Obama and Rousseff meet to discuss bilateral relations, Latin America's relationship with its powerful northern neighbor faces new challenges and opportunities.

Keep Expectations For The Iran Negotiations Low

Suzanne Maloney: The upcoming negotiations over Iran's nuclear program are very high stakes and very low expectations.

Maj. Gen. James Marks On North Korea Rocket

Gen. James 'Spider' Marks gives us insight on North Korea's Rocket Launch and what this means for the international world.

Despite Failed Test, North Korea Still A Threat

Author Gordon Chang on the recent failed missile test by North Korea and China’s GDP figures.

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