May 15, 2012 Archives

Senator John McCain: 'Defining American Interests in Asia'

The United States has interests which it needs to protect in Asia.

Towards a Digital Tahrir

Online Civic Engagement Across the Middle East and North Africa

Top Afghan Peace Negotiator Buried in Kabul

Afghanistan's guard of honor carry the coffin of senior Afghan peace negotiatior Arsala Rahmani.

Dalai Lama Gets Prize, Trades Barbs With China

The Dalai Lama received plaudits and a prize in London Monday, but his visit to Britain has been greeted by fresh Chinese criticism.

Francois Hollande Becomes French President

François Hollande is sworn in as the first Socialist president of France in 17 years, as Nicolas Sarkozy leaves the presidential palace.

Palestinians Rejoice Over Hunger Strike End

Family and supporters of 1,600 Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails celebrate a deal ending the strike and improving their detention conditions.

Mladic to Stand Trial on Bosnian War Crimes

Ratko Mladic, wartime chief of the Bosnian Serb army, goes on trial Wednesday accused of carrying out a brutal campaign of ethnic cleansing and the massacre of Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe's worst atrocity since Nazi rule.

Soyuz Space Launch

A Soyuz spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Tuesday. The spacecraft is carrying two Russians and an American. It is due to arrive at the International Space Station on Wednesday.

Risk of Contagion if Greece Exits the Euro

Vasu Menon says that Eurozone leaders are worried about Greece exiting the Euro.

Complications in U.S.-Afghan Strategy

Abe Selig explains how the May 20 NATO summit and the assassination of a Taliban official complicate the United States' goal of withdrawal from Afghanistan.

What Happens if Greece Leaves the Euro?

Greek leaders have been struggling to form a new coalition for the past eight days, but with little success.

Drawing Could Shed Light on Iran's Secret Nuclear Work

New image from inside plant reportedly reveals key device in bomb construction.

Syria, Iran Create Informal 'Shadow Army'?

Will loyalists spread terror worldwide?

Syrian Refugees: 'We Just Want Freedom'

Anderson Cooper reports from a refugee camp on the Syria-Turkey border where residents want their stories told.

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