June 4, 2012 Archives

Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda

Lessons from the Abbottabad Documents.

Robert Wright and Shadi Hamid Discuss Syria

Shadi Hamid and Robert Wright discuss whether there is a place for military threats in dealing with Syria.

Is a 'Kill List' of Terrorists Ethical?

After a recent "New York Times" story on Obama's "kill list" of terrorists, many are questioning the president's counterterrorism strategy.

Queen Marks Diamond Jubilee

Tens of thousands celebrated the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

U.S. Economy Hangs on European Recovery

Wall Street suffered its worst losses of the year following the dismal May jobs report, with unemployment rising to 8.2 percent. Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, spoke with Jeff Glor on the situation in Europe, where the jobless rate is even worse at 11 percent, about how their performance will affect the recovery in the U.S.

Plane Crashes in Nigeria

Thousands crowded around the wreckage of a plane that crashed in Nigeria with 147 people on board.

Boats Fill the Thames for Diamond Queen's River Pageant

Hundreds of rowing boats, barges and steamers filled the River Thames with a blaze of colour on Sunday as Queen Elizabeth II sailed through London as part of her spectacular diamond jubilee pageant.

UN Chief Calls for Broad Global Talks on Syria Crisis

UN chief Ban Ki-moon called on Sunday for broad international talks on the rising Syrian crisis, urging Security Council members to consider Arab League demands for stronger UN action in the strife-torn country.

Defiant Assad Rejects Role in Houla Massacre

President Bashar al-Assad dismissed accusations his government had any role in the brutal Houla massacre, as he charged forces outside Syria of plotting to destroy the country.

Turkish Women Protest New Abortion Law

Thousands of women filled the streets of Istabul to protest a new abortion law championed by Turkish Prime Minister Tayip Erdogan. Deborah Gembara reprots.

Flashback 1989: Tiananmen Square Protests

Student protests in Tiananmen Square ended when Chinese troops fired on crowds, killing hundreds and wounding thousands.

Overall Global Military Spending on the Decline

The Stockholm International Peace Research institute, in a survey of the security spending of 172 nations, says many countries are getting rid of obsolete weaponry.

Siegel, Faber on Europe and China

Financial crises can be tremendous problems globally.

Donald Rumsfeld on Syria and Iran

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on the U.S.'s involvement in Syria and Iran’s nuclear program.

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