May 9, 2012 Archives

Landslide Hits Tibet Highway

CCTV airs footage of workers clearing a road using explosives after a landslide hits Tibet Highway.

The Taliban & The American Withdrawal

Ahmed Rashid says that if American troops leave Afghanistan without any dialogue with the Taliban, it could lead to a civil war.

U.S. Should Position Itself To Share In Africa's Growth

Chris Smith, U.S. House of Representatives: This truly is the decade of Africa and its economic explosion. It's imperative that the U.S. position itself to share in Africa's expanding economic clout.

Albright: 'I Do Not Consider It Appeasement To Talk To People You Don't Like.'

Albright emphasized the need for continued talks on everything from human rights and currency to negotiations over cooperation with North Korea, Iran and Syria.

How Does Globalization Affect Pandemic Threats?

Stephen Morrison gives his thoughts on our fight against global pandemics and the forces of globalization.

Alexander Yakovenko On Russian Foreign Policy

Amb.Yakovenko discusses the bilateral dialogue between Russia and the UK.

Mr. Hollande Goes To Washington

Francois Hollande and Barack Obama both want to stimulate economic growth at home and take their soldiers out of harm's way in Afghanistan. But are the leaders of France and the United States really talking about the same things?

Putin Scores At Hockey

Putin scores in an ice hockey match just hours after his inauguration ceremony in the Kremlin.

Deadly Floods Hit Afghan Wedding

At least 25 are killed and dozens more missing after flash floods swamped a wedding party in northern Afghanistan.

Japanese Trend For Bionic Cat Ears

What do you get when you combine two Japanese obsessions – cute fashion and high tech gadgets? Robotic cat ears that you control with your brain. The ears are worn like a hair band, and react to the wearer's changing moods.

Officials: Would-Be Bomber An Informant For CIA

U.S. and Yemeni officials say the would-be bomber at the heart of an al-Qaida bomb plot was actually an informant.

Romney: 'Arab Winter' Under Obama

GOP frontrunner on fighting terrorism, president's record.

Is Yemen A Terror Hot Spot?

Retired USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold on new terror threat.

Al-Qaeda Of The Arabian Peninsula's Mission

The foiled underwear bomb plot in Yemen serves as a stark reminder of al-Qaeda of the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP's, primary mission - bring down an American plane,

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