July 10, 2012 Archives

The Ghosts of the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda's Churches

Rwanda has come remarkably far since the genocide of 1994, but reminders still haunt its landscape.

NGOs & the International Economic System

Carnegie UK Trust chief executive Martyn Evans says that people are disillusioned with the international economic system and non-governmental organizations can play a big role in increasing engagement.

Annan to Put New Ideas to Rebels After Assad Talks

International envoy Kofi Annan says he agrees with President Bashar al-Assad on a new political 'approach' to end Syria's conflict that will be put to the rebels.

Olmert Guilty of Fraud

Former Israeli PM Olmert found guilty of fraud, but acquitted on other coruption charges.

Brazil Crushes Firearms

Brazilian officials destroy tens of thousands of firearms, saying they are stepping up their fight against violence.

Five Slain in Mexico Resort City

A spate of violence in Acapulco claimes at least five lives, some of them taxi drivers shot dead in their vehicles.

Suicide Bombers Attack Kandahar

At least six people were killed during a series of suicide attacks in Kandahar.

Nuclear-Armed Iran Would Bring 'Stability' but Risks

John Mearsheimer, political science professor at the University of Chicago, says a nuclear-armed Iran would bring stability to the region, but Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon official now with the Center for Naval Analyses, says it would trigger an arms race.

Romney's Foreign Policy Push

Robin Wright and Jeffrey Goldberg talk about Mitt Romney’s overseas trip to Israel and Poland and how the trip can have an impact on voters in November.

Talking with the Taliban

With a horrific video showing a woman's execution in Afghanistan, where does that leave U.S. talks with the Taliban?

Can White House do More in Syria?

Sen. McCain slams 'shameful' lack of leadership.

Will the Euro Survive?

Mujtaba Rahman gives his take on the fate of the euro amidst the latest debt drama in Europe.

Euro Outlook Hinges on ESM's Banking Role

Callum Henderson  says until the ESM becomes a bank equipped with ECB funding, nothing will change for the euro.  

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