August 16, 2011 Archives

The Interrogator: An Education

A first-hand account of interrogation of terrorism detainees.

Al Qaeda Leader Zawahiri Posts New Video

The terrorist calls on followers to continues the success of 9/11 attacks.

Kentucky Man Arrested In Australian Bomb Scare

A 50-year-old man was arrested Monday while staying with his ex-wife in Kentucky. Paul "Doug" Peters is charged with breaking into an Australian family's home and chaining a fake bomb to a teenage woman's neck. (Aug. 16)

NATO Tankers Wrecked In Pakistan

Tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces in Afghanistan are destroyed when gunmen open fire on them.

'German People Are A Bit Frightened'

Growth in the German economy slowed sharply between April and June and was weaker at the start of the year than previously thought, figures show.

Israeli Aircraft Hit Gaza: 1 Dead, 4 Hurt

Israeli aircraft hit Gaza Tuesday, in strikes the military said were in retaliation for rocket attacks on southern Israel. Officials said one militant was killed and four people were hurt, including a young boy. (Aug. 16)

Raw Video: New Explosions Rock Syrian City

Amateur videos released on the Internet purported to show heavy gunfire and explosions taking place in the port city of Latakia, Syria. (Aug. 15)

Political Battle Over Riots Response

David Cameron pledges a social fightback to deal with what he calls a "moral collapse"- as Labour accuses him of "knee-jerk gimmicks.

Could Eurobonds End Eurozone Crisis?

Germany has distanced itself from the idea of common European sovereign bonds (or eurobonds), but the concept is gaining support in some quarters and seems unlikely to go away.

India Struggles To Tame Inflation

India's Prime Minister admits the government's efforts to tame inflation have not met with lasting success.

U.S. And China Face Off Over Aircraft Carriers

China and the US have been flexing their military muscle, showing off their aircraft carriers in the South China Sea

Chinese Connected To Downed U.S. Chopper?

Reports indicate that Pakistan invited the Chinese to view the wrecked helicopter used in the raid on bin Laden.

Is America A 'Shrinking Superpower'?

What does U.S. need to do to stimulate growth? Will growth prevent decline?

Religious Restrictions Around The World

Are religious restrictions on the rise?

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