May 29, 2012 Archives

Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Obama honors servicemembers who died in the line of duty.

What Does Chen Guangcheng's Arrival in the U.S. Mean for Human Rights in China?

With Chen Guangcheng now in the United States on a student visa, a diplomatic nightmare has been averted for the Obama administration. But this compromise has left some human rights advocates disappointed. What effect, if any, will Chen's arrival have on human rights in China?

The Path to Progress in the Middle East

More than a decade after the start of the war in Afghanistan, America continues to face significant challenges in the Middle East.

Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Many Syrians are crossing the border to Jordan to seek refuge from violent repression in their home country. Six men are being held in a detention center awaiting international help

Dalia Mogahed Says that American Public Opinion of Islam is Changing

Dalia Mogahed, executive director for the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, explains how American public opinion of Islam has changed over the last decade and why she looks forward to the forum year after year.

Global Economic Governance

Homi Kharas: The global economy is in trouble and so the question leading into the presidential election is: which candidate is more likely to pursue a multilateral approach toward global economic governance?  

Raw Video: Earthquake Shakes Evacuees in Italy

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has shaken northern Italy Tuesday. Video shows evacuees from another earthquake yelling as Tuesday's earthquake shakes their tents.

Egypt: Violence Follows Election Results

Crowds attacked the office of a presidential candidate in Egypt, as violence flared following the announcement of the results of the first round of the balloting.

Raw Video: Multiple Deaths in Qatar Shopping Mall Fire

Qatar's Interior Ministry said 13 children were among 19 people killed in a fire that broke out in one of the country's fanciest shopping malls late Monday morning, raising questions about building safety in the booming Gulf state.

Raw Video: Heckler Bursts in on Blair Testimony

A heckler burst in on former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as he testified at a UK inquiry into media ethics at London's Royal Courts of Justice.

Australia Expels Syrian Diplomats

Australia expels two Syrian diplomats following Friday's massacre of civilians in the village of Houla.

Greece to Leave the Euro Zone: Analyst

Callum Henderson said Greece would likely leave the euro zone at the end of the year, but added there would be limited impact on the currency bloc.  

Gen. Dempsey on Options in Syria

Gen. Dempsey spoke about the ongoing conflicts with the Taliban and our military options in Syria.

Why Would Poland Still Want the Euro?

Polish Finance Minister, Jan Vincent-Rostowski explains that the Euro could be the country's currency in the future.

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