July 26, 2012 Archives

What the U.S. Should Know About the South African Economy

South Africa is Africa's largest economy and holds considerable diplomatic and political influence throughout the continent.

Syria Crisis Briefing: A Collision Course for Intervention

Colonel (Rtd) Richard Kemp outlines the key points of the Syria Crisis Briefing, entitled 'A Collision Course for Intervention'.

Bearing Witness to Syria's Tragedies

Rev. Paolo Dall'Oglio on the situation inside Syria and future prospects for the country.

Olympic Games: U.S.-China Competition

Victor Cha explore U.S.-China relations within the context of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

China Devastated by Typhoon

Typhoon Vicente leaves behind flooding and destruction across parts of southern China.

Clinton: Assad Waging War Against Syrian People

Speaking at the Global Diaspora Forum Wednesday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Syria's government is waging a war against its own people. She also recognized the efforts of the Syrian diaspora for 'shining a light' on the crisis.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un and His Wife Step Out

New video shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his new bride, Ri Sol Ju greeted with loud cheers as they visit a newly opened amusement park.

Indonesia Seizes 14 Stuffed Sumatran Tigers

Members of the Indonesian national police and the special crime unit inspect 14 seized preserved bodies of critically-endangered Sumatran tigers at a warehouse in Cibubur, south of Jakarta on July 25, 2012.

Seven Killed in Mexico Taxi Attack

Unidentified gunmen open fire on taxi drivers, killing at least seven in Mexico's northern city of Monterrey.

Greek Athlete Pulled from Olympic Team After Tweet

Just days before the Olympics Games begins and a Greek triple jumper is pulled from the national team for posting a racist tweet.

Geithner: U.S. Knew of LIBOR Issue; Used for AIG

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he knew of irregularities surrounding the LIBOR rate as far back as 2007, but conceded that the rate was used to help structure the bailout of AIG.

Iran's Militant Response to Syria's Crisis

Reva Bhalla discusses how Iran's militant proxies such as Hezbollah will affect the region as Syria continues to destabilize.

Comparing the Candidates on their Foreign Policy Records

November's winner will face serious foreign policy tests, including war in Syria, tensions with Iran over its nuclear program and the departure of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.

Adm. McRaven on the bin Laden Raid

Wolf Blitzer sits down with Adm. William McRaven and asks him about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

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