March 28, 2012 Archives

Debt, Jobs And Growth

A discussion from the 2012 Brussels Forum.

The Arab League Summit: Three Things To Know

This week's Arab League Summit in Baghdad presents three important issues, says Ned Parker.

Factory Blast Kills Two In Central China

A blast at a food processing factory in China's central Wuhan city kills two and injures 26 people.

At Least 5 Dead As Violence Erupts In Karachi

At least five people die as violence erupts after a political worker's death in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi.

Italian PM Asks Investors To Return

Italy's Mario Monti asks Japanese investors to return to Italy, as Europe's debt crisis is nearly over and reforms are being put in place.

Pisa Celebrates New Year - In March

2012 has come to an end - at least for the people of Pisa, who ushered in the start of 2013 on the 25th March.

Suu Kyi's Father Makes Comeback On Campaign Trail

His face is everywhere on flags and banners on Myanmar's campaign trail, but the young man in a military cap and greatcoat is not standing for election. He is Aung San Suu Kyi's late father, the country's independence hero.

Private Business Sector Flourishing In Cuba

Over the past year, 300,000 Cubans received a license to run their own business in part of the biggest shake-up to Cuba's state-run economy since Fidel Castro took power. The licenses are giving new life to the private sector.

Boehner Defends Obama On Russia

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said people should not be critical of Obama or our country while he's abroad.

China's Gasoline Prices Now Higher Than The U.S.

Chinese businesses feel the heat as fuel prices hit record levels following two hikes in six weeks.

Obama: 'Not Hiding The Ball' With Medvedev

President Obama is shrugging off criticism for asking Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to put off some key issues until after his reelection. Bill Plante reports on the latest details.

Why China's Economy Shouldn't Be Counted Out

Former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Frank Lavin on China’s economic outlook and how U.S. companies can benefit from it.

Professor: Putin Is The Answer To Israel-Iran War

Harvard's professor Nicholas Burns on Saturday at the 7th Annual Brussels Forum said that president Putin holds the key to sort the conflict out amid Israel's threats to go to war over Iran's nuclear program,

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