August 3, 2012 Archives

New Egypt Cabinet Sworn In

Egypt's new cabinet is sworn in by newly-elected President Mohammed Mursi.

North Korean Leader Greets Chinese Official

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomes a visiting senior Chinese official in Pyongyang.

Putin Arrives in London for Olympics

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives at number 10 Downing Street and shakes hands with British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Kofi Annan Steps Down from Syria Role

Annan described his position as a mediator to Syria as 'impossible' and blamed 'finger pointing' inside the UN for his decision to step down.

Shelling Kills 20 in Syrian Capital

Video appears to show the aftermath of a mortar attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in the Syrian capital Damascus.

Worst Ever Politician Sport Fails

So who would win at an Olympic Games solely for politicians?

Will the U.S. Ever Use Force in Syria?

Is there any reason that could force the hand of the U.S. and other nations to go into Syria and use force to stop Assad's brutal crackdown?

Diplomatic Failure in Syria May Foreshadow Military Resolution

With the Syrian government and rebels at diplomatic loggerheads and several members of the international community 'irreconcilable' on how to address the Syrian conflict, there seems to be no leverage in negotiating peace.

Defense Cuts, Sequestration and Iran, According to Rumsfeld

Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld goes 'On the Record'

Pressure on the European Central Bank

Markets across Europe fell, after the chief of the European Central Bank disappointed investors who had hoped for more drastic action on the eurozone crisis.

Rising Military Tensions Between China, Japan

 John Minnich discusses Japan's new defense priorities and how it affects China and the surrounding East Asian countries.

Polling on Foreign Policy

Voters are evenly divided on who would do a Better job handing the Middle East.

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