January 30, 2012 Archives

Egyptians Gather Together (But Not United) In Tahrir Square

Thousands gather in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the 2011 uprising in Egypt, but they are not unified on the status of the revolution.  

Stephen Harper At Davos

Special Address to the Davos Conference.

General Strike Paralyzes Belgium

Belgium's general strike against a government austerity plan halts transport and closes schools and businesses.

Iran Threatens Action Against U.S.

Iran threatens to respond to any U.S. aggression in a crushing manner amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear programme.

Trio Guilty Of 'Honor Killings'

A Canadian court convicts a husband and wife and their eldest son of murdering four relatives in so-called honour killings.

Papua New Guinea Grants Amnesty To Soldiers

Soldiers part of a coup attempt on the Papua New Guinea government granted amnesty.

Syrian Unrest Spreads To Capital

Syrian troops seize eastern suburbs of Damascus from rebel forces just a few kilometres from President Bashar al-Assad's centre of power.

IMF Chief Presses For More Cash To Fight Crisis

The head of the International Monetary Fund appeared to be making headway Saturday in her drive to boost the institution's financial firepower.

Iran's The Biggest Casualty Of Oil Export Ban

Ker Chung Yang says Iran will be the biggest casualty if oil exports to Europe are halted.

Is Syria Descending Into Civil War?

As the uprising appears to be entering a new phase, is there still room for a political solution?

Interview With Anita McNaught On Syria

Anita McNaught talks from the Turkish border with Syria on the situation within Syria.

Ron Paul On Iran: U.S. May Overreact

Presidential Candidate Ron Paul on the U.S.'s efforts to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, the TSA, and his campaign.

Son Of Top U.S. Official May Face Prison Time In Egypt

Ray LaHood's son has been detained in Egypt in conjuction with his work for a Non-Governmental Organization in Egypt.

Congress Tackles Growing Threat Of Iran

Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers explains the tactics that the U.S. is taking to pressure Iran to abandon its nuclear program.

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