Steven A. Cook, argues that the national dialogue convened by the Syrian government lacks credibility, and raises question about what steps the Syrian military will take as the regime faces continued popular protests.

The independence of South Sudan is a call for celebration but many difficult issues remain unresolved, says John Campbell.

How bad is the Greek debt crisis? How will the U.S.'s inability to get its fiscal house in order impact rising countries such as Turkey?

Clashes between Irish nationalists and security forces in Belfast, Northern Ireland leave at least 22 police officers injured. Travis Brecher reports.

CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on new allegations in the phone hacking scandal -- that tabloid reporters targeted the royal family and the Prime Minister. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch is standing by "News of the World" editor Rebekah Brooks. Then, Chris Wragge talks to media analyst Steven Hewlett about the latest revelations.

After weeks of stalemate, Libyan rebels near Misrata are once again fighting their way west towards the capital Tripoli.

The Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed his sympathy for Gordon and Sarah Brown after the former prime minister criticised some of the tactics used by News International to gain personal information.

Ahmad Wali Karzai, a powerful brother of Afghan president Hamid Karzai, has been killed, apparently by one of his bodyguards. Travis Brecher reports.

A Yemeni anti-terrorism force trains near Sanaa as the US continues to urge president Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down. Lindsey Parietti reports.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange arrives at the British High Court to appeal his extradition to Sweden over sexual assault allegations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Has the White House leaked information to New York Times to make Pakistan look bad in the U.S.?

What will Italy's economic issues mean for U.S.?

John Defterios reports debt is costing various European countries dearly.

Weighing in on the markets and the crisis in Europe, with Mohamed El-Erian, Pimco co-CEO/CIO, who says there are still problems that have not been resolved yet.