July 11, 2012 Archives

Amir Attaran: Half-baked Model of Globalization

Amir Attaran argues that absent a global criminal system globalization is incomplete.

The Libor Scandal: Three Things to Know

Following investigations into Barclays' manipulation of London Interbank Offered Rates (Libor), Sebastian Mallaby highlights three implications from the unfolding scandal:

UN Human Rights Council: An Effective Mechanism for Protecting Human Rights

Ted Piccone: The Human Rights Council has its strengths and weaknesses but more important, it's a forum for growing international consensus on the frontiers of freedom.

Bulls Charge Through Streets of Pamplona

Wednesday's running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona, Spain passes without any gorings, but medics help runners injured in falls.

German Chancellor Visits Indonesian Tsunami Warning Facility

German Chancellor Angela Merkal visits an Indonesian tsunami early warning facility in Jakarta that uses German technology.

Olympic Torch Passes Through Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth welcomes torch bearers carrying the Olympic flame to Windsor Castle.

Puffing Primate Has to Quit

An orangutan in Indonesia's zoo is to be relocated in an attempt to end her smoking addiction.

UK Police: Heir's Wife Found Dead in London

One of Britain's richest women, American-born Eva Rausing, was found dead in her west London home and a man was arrested in connection with the case, British police said, adding that an autopsy had failed to uncover a formal cause of death.

South China Sea Dispute to Dominate ASEAN Forum

Tensions over the South China Sea will undermine attempts at unity as Southeast Asian governments gather in Cambodia's capital

Australia and China to Deepen Links: Wayne Swan

Wayne Swan, Deputy Prime Minister & Treasurer of Australia says the country will discuss with China the potential of direct conversion between the Australia dollar and Chinese yuan.

Henry Kissinger on the Unrest in Syria

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the unrest in Syria and its impact on U.S. and Russia.

Fragile Democracies in Libya, Egypt

Former Middle East Amb. Marc Ginsberg joins Martin Bashir to analyze the differing struggles for democracies in two of the Arab Spring countries, Libya and Egypt – and how Mitt Romney might address the region.

Secret Woman with N. Korean dictator

Suzanne Malveaux talks with Victor Cha about the mystery woman that is accompanying Kim Jong Un.

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