June 22, 2012 Archives

10 Questions for Susan Rice

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice talks about international conflicts, America's role in the world, and her experience of being a woman and a mother while representing the country.

G-20 Los Cabos Summit Outcomes

Lael Brainard nder Secretary for International Affairs discusses outcomes of the G-20.

Kati Suominen: America Can Remain the Economic World Leader

Kati Suominen discusses her new book, 'Peerless and Periled: The Paradox of American Leadership in The World Economic Order.'

Future NATO Partnerships and the South China Seas?

Stephen Flanagan's thoughts on comments from the Norwegian Defense Minister that the South China Seas is our new 'Checkpoint Charlie'and how that may play into future NATO partnerships.

Taliban Attack Kabul Hotel

Police say several dead and others, including children, have been taken hostage by Taliban gunmen in the Afghan capital.

Limbless Frenchman Swims from Africa to Asia

Frenchman Philippe Croizon who lost all of his limbs braved hot weather to swim across the Red Sea from Egypt's Taba to Aqaba in Jordan as part of a global challenge.

Search After Refugee Boat Capsize

A search is underway after a boat carrying about 200 suspected asylum seekers capsizes in the Indian Ocean.

Bali Bomb Maker Jailed

The man convicted of making used in the 2002 Bali attacks is sentenced to 20 years by a court in Indonesia.

Suu Kyi Urges Britain to Help Myanmar's Transition to Democracy

Aung San Suu Kyi urged the world to help Myanmar complete its journey towards democracy as she held a press conference with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron before becoming the first foreign woman to address both houses of Britain's parliament.

Assange: Ecuador Asylum Bid May Not Succeed

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange acknowledged Thursday that he doesn't know whether Ecuador will approve his unusual plea for political asylum, as he spent a third night inside the country's London embassy.

Waiting for Egypt Election Results

Results of the weekend election in Egypt were set to be announced Thursday, but officials postponed the declaration, setting off a wave of charges of manipulation aimed at all sides, including the ruling military.

Getting a Grip on the Euro Crisis

John Defterios talks with David Lipton of the IMF about the EU trade deficit with China and the euro crisis.

Ai Weiwei: My Freedoms Are Restricted

Chinese artist-dissident Ai Weiwei describes the restrictions on his freedom.

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