May 27, 2011 Archives

On the Road to the 2011 G-8 Summit

The 2011 G8 discussion will focus on opportunities in Afric.

President Obama Addresses the British Parliament

President Obama discusses how the special relationship between the United States and Great Britain can continue to help the two nations serve as catalysts for global action as the world faces a new series of threats and challenges.

Clinton Talks Afghanistan, Al Qaeda In Pakistan

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says any peace deal in Afghanistan will not succeed unless Pakistan is part of the process. Clinton made the remarks Friday after meeting with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari. (May 27)

The G-8 And The Economic Realities Of Europe

CBS News correspondent Mark Phillips reports on the challenges the Group of Eight members face in trying to deal with the economic problems of Europe.

Shuttle Program's Final Spacewalk

Astronauts float outside the International Space Station as they take part in the final spacewalk during Space Shuttle Endeavour's last flight.

G-8 Leaders Agree On Aid For Mideast Democracy

Leaders at the G-8 summit in France say international development banks will give $20 billion to Egypt and Tunisia to support pro-democratic reforms. (May 27)

29 Dead, 700 Flee Gang Battles In West Mexico

A gunbattle between rival drug gangs in western Mexico left 29 bullet-ridden bodies in fake military uniforms heaped across a roadway and inside bullet-riddled vehicles in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit. (May 26)

Pakistan OKs CIA Inspection of bin Laden Compound

Pakistan gave the CIA permission to come back and conduct a further inspection of Osama bin Laden's compound. Bob Orr reports on what the CIA is looking for, and what this means for the relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan.

Civil War Looms In Yemen

Overnight gun battles in the Yemeni capital kill dozens as residents flee but thousands of anti-government protesters remain at their camp in Sanaa

Missile Defense Number One Issue For Obama At G-8

President Obama is in Deauville, France for the Group of Eight economic summit where the big issues on deck are missile defense for Europe and financial aid for Arab nations transitioning into democracy.

A Special Or Essential Relationship?

Barack Obama's historic state visit to the UK has led to media discussion about whether there is a 'special' or 'essential' relationship between the US and UK.

How Secure Are Pakistani Nukes?

  A nuclear expert talks about the vulnerability of the Pakistani nuclear arsenal.

Will Syria be Criticized at UN?

A draft resolution condemning Syria to be discussed at U.N.

China Poised to Become a Leading Global Power

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talks about the rise of one of the United States’ chief competitors.

Zakaria: History Will Pass Netanyahu By

Fareed Zakaria predicts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will ultimately go down as a comma in history.

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