January 17, 2011 Archives

Next Steps in U.S. and Russian Nuclear Cooperation

The next steps in U.S. and Russian nuclear cooperation.

The Military-Industrial Complex Revisited

Fifty years later how relevant is Eisenhower's warning?

New Clashes With Police in Tunisia

Police fired tear gas on protesters in Tunis on Monday. It is the latest clash in days of tension since the departure of the country's deposed president.

India Crash Sparks Deadly Stampede

Dozens of Hindu devotees are killed when a bus crash triggers a stampede in Kerala state.

iReporter's View of Tunisia Unrest

Marwan Guetari talks about unrest in Tunisia and the role of technology on the ground.

Tunisian President Quits Amid Riots

Massive protests force the resignation of Tunisian President Zine al-Abedine Ben Al. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Social Media's Role in the Tunisian Uprising

Twitter, Facebook and even WikiLeaks played roles in the overthrow of ex-president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and helped spread information about fast-moving events in Tunisia over the past weeks.

Pope John Paul II To Be Beatified May 1st

Pope Benedict XVI has signed off on the miracle needed for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. The ceremony will take place May 1st. (Jan. 14)

Twitter Revolution

The power of Twitter is being credited with overthrowing a strongman in Tunisia.

Gates Opens Door For North Korea Talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Gates says the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program could resume provided Pyongyang changes its behavior. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Tunisia in a Fragile State

There are still security concerns in Tunisia, even though the overnight curfew has been lifted in the Capital.

BP And Russia In Arctic Oil Deal

BP announces a major deal with the state run energy giant Rosneft to explore in Russia's Arctic region.

Tunisia's Volatile Security

Gunbattles have been reported on Sunday around the presidential palace between the military and members of the ousted president's security force.

Can the Middle East Christian Community Survive?

The Christian population in the Middle East continues to decrease.

China's President Points to World Currency Not Based on Dollar

Connell McShane on comments made by China's President Hu Jintao on the future of global currency.

Strong Swiss Franc 'Threatens Economy'

The Swiss National Bank is concerned that the country's strong currency is threatening economic growth

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