May 20, 2011 Archives

President Obama on the Arab Spring

President Obama addresses America's interests in the Middle East and outlines his vision for Mideast peace.

Suicide Bomber Hits U.S. Embassy Car In Peshawar

A Taliban suicide bomber rammed his motorbike into an armoured vehicle taking American officials to the US consulate in northwest Pakistan Friday, in a strike the militants said was in revenge for the raid that killed Osama bin Laden. (May 20)

Strauss-Kahn Indicted On Seven Counts

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been indicted by a New York Grand Jury on seven counts, including two counts of criminal sexual acts in the first degree, and one count each of attempted rape. Rough cut - no reporter track.

Iraqi Police Targeted In Deadly Triple Blasts

Twin bombs that appeared timed to lure policemen out of their fortified headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk killed at least 27 people Thursday. A third blast targeting a police patrol brought the number of injured to 70. (May 19)

Raw Video: Afghan Mob Attacks NATO-funded Site

Insurgents firing heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles killed 35 workers and guards in an attack on a NATO-funded road construction site in a remote area of eastern Afghanistan, authorities said Thursday.

Backlash to Obama's Mideast Speech

The Israeli response to president's position has not been positive.

Former Israeli Amb. Sees Radical Shift in American Policy

Amb. Dore Gold on Obama's push for a return to '67 borders

How Did Middle East Respond to Obama's Speech?

Richard Engel discusses the Mideast response to President Obama's Thursday speech addressing the Arab Spring and Israel and Palestine.

Why Does Israel Matter?

Former State Dept. official Aaron Miller on the importance of democratic regimes.

U.S. Turning its Back on Israel?

Steve Handlesman discusses President Barack Obama's vision for the Middle East.

Ambivalence in Egypt over Obama speech

There is a great deal of ambivalence in Egypt over President Obama's speech on the Middle East.

Obama Endorses Key Palestinian Border Demand

President Obama pledged economic support Thursday to Egypt and Tunisia as they work toward democracy. He also had strong words for the Palestinians, but ultimately endorsed their key demand about the borders of Israel and Palestine.

Susan Rice Talks Middle East Diplomacy

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, reacts to President Obama's statements on Middle East diplomacy.

Open for Questions: The President's Speech

Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes takes questions on the President's speech.

Ambassador Robert Blake on U.S.-India Relations

Relations between the U.S. and India have gained depth and breadth at a rapid pace in the past few years, and were further advanced by President Obama’s visit to India last November.

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