May 11, 2012 Archives

Sen. Jon Kyl On Defending Defense

Jon Kyl talks about the importance of defense as a national priority.

UN Condemns Syria Blasts

The head of the UN monitoring mission in Syria expresses his condolences after Thursday's bomb blasts and calls for an end to violence in the country.

Syrian Opposition Says Regime Trying To 'Kill' Annan Peace Plan

Syria's government is trying to destroy the UN-brokered peace plan aimed at ending 14 months of civil conflict, opposition leader Burhan Ghalioun told reporters in Tokyo.

Families Mourn Plane Crash Victims

Officials say 12 bodies but no survivors have been found at the site of the Russian plane that crashed in Indonesia carrying 45 passengers.

Surfer Recognized For Riding Biggest Wave Ever

Guinness World Records recognized pro surfer Garrett McNamara of Hawaii for surfing the biggest wave ever, a 78-footer he caught off Portugal's coast in November.

Where Are All The French President's Women?

Francois Hollande has promised parity between men and women in his future cabinet, to be announced next week. But keeping that promise may not be easy, as most of the frontrunners for the top jobs are men.

'Afghan Civilians Deaths Down': UN

The United Nations says civilian deaths in Afghanistan in the first four months of 2012 are down by a fifth on the same period in 2011.

Egypt Holds First Ever Presidential Candidate Debate

Egypt holds its first ever debate between presidential candidates, as the two frontrunners for this month's election trade political accusations on television.

King Calls Bomb Plot Leak 'Matter Of Life And Death'

Homeland Security Chairman Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) called leaks of a bomb plot 'criminal' and a 'matter of life and death.' King also called on the FBI to complete a full investigation.

U.S. And China: A New Cyber Partnership?

Jason Glassberg on the ironic partnership between these two nations

Al-Qaeda Bomber Was Actually British Spy

Robert Windrem reports that al-Qaeda's would-be suicide bomber was actually a British national, working through British intelligence to infiltrate the terror organization in Yemen.

Spotlight On Al-Qaeda's Master Bomb-Maker

Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri's skill, persistence and motivation are a concern.

China: Uptick In Foreigner Detainment Over Business Contracts

Jennifer Richmond examines how the recent uptick of foreigners held in China for disputed contracts is indicative of continued economic strain.

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