August 23, 2012 Archives

The Role of Transparency in Resource Markets

Stacy VanDeveer discusses ongoing efforts to increase financial transparency in resource markets, knowledge of environmental and labor externalities in resource extraction, and accountability in the trade of resources.

Raw Video: Boy Gets Head Stuck in Window Frame

A three-year-old boy in China got his head stuck in the protective frame of one of his home's windows Tuesday. He was hanging nearly 20 feet above the ground and rescuers had to cut the frame in order to pull the boy inside.

South Korean Rally Against Japan Amid Island Row

South Korean protesters deliver a protest letter to the Japanese embassy in Seoul after demonstrating over disputed islands.

Togo Protesters Clash with Police

Protesters asking the Togolese president to resign, burn tyres and throw rocks at police.

Fatal Kenyan Village Attack

Kenyan police are deployed to ease tension between villages after an attack where the Red Cross reports many killed.

Romney: U.S. 'On Path to Becoming Europe'

Republican nominee Mitt Romney held a campaign event in Bettendorf, Iowa, Wednesday. He and President Barack Obama are competing hard in Iowa, which is one of about six battleground states that likely will decide who wins the general election.

WTO Membership: Good or Bad for Russia?

Russia's 19-year wait to become a member of the World Trade Organisation is finally over.

Behind the Scenes with the Free Syrian Army

Between the fields and the farms, away from the regime army's sight, these fighters are trained on a daily basis to execute operations in the center of Damascus. However, they will avoid direct clashes that are usually won by the regime forces that have more weapons and ammunition.

Russia's WTO Hopes and Fears

 Phil Black reports on Russia's economy as it takes a place among the members of the WTO

100 Most Powerful Women in the World

Moira Forbes discusses Forbes magazine's 9th annual ranking of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women

Should Obama Release Photos of bin Laden's Dead Body?

Does the public have a right to see photos of Osama Bin Laden dead?

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