January 31, 2012 Archives

London Braces For Olympic Traffic

Concerns are rising about the ability of London's transport network to cope with traffic during the Olympics. London Mayor Boris Johnson is urging Olympic dignitaries to take public transport instead of chauffeur-driven limousines to help avoid traffic jams.

Delhi Fire Destroys 300 Shanties

Authorities are investigating the cause of a huge fire in New Delhi, as slumdwellers look for new homes.

Syrian Violence Reaches Assad's Doorstep

U.S. Intelligence is predicting increased fighting and possible civil war in Syria as the battle against the Assad regime reaches the suburbs of Damascus.

Iraqi Police Raid Al-Qaeda Hideout In Basra

One Iraqi police offier is killed in a raid on an al-Qaeda hideout in Basra.

Raw Video: Pandas In China Get Special Treat

Pandas have long enjoyed a simple diet of bamboo - but, at a panda center in China's Sichuan province, keepers are now giving them special cakes, designed to meet their nutritional needs.

Shanghai Pushes Yuan Plan

Shanghai has bold plans to become a massive yuan trading hub by 2015, but its inability to reform quickly means Hong Kong will hold its crown as the top yuan trading hub.

Panetta: Jailed Pakistani Informant Not Treasonous

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta spoke with Scott Pelley expressing his concern for the jailed Pakistani informant Dr. Shikal Afridi, who according to the U.S. government, provided assistance in the operation resulting in the death of Osama bin Laden.

Stepping Up Diplomatic Pressure On Syria

Assad regime continues bloody crackdown.

How Are U.S. Banks Protecting Against Eurozone Risk?

Liz MacDonald on U.S. banks’ exposure to risks from Europe and what they are doing to protect themselves.

Cameron: New Euro Treaty Should Not Harm UK Interests

Excerpt from Monday's press conference in Brussels by British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Eurozone Crunch Time

Europe's weaker economies are again having to offer much higher rates of interest to get investors to buy their government bonds.

Diplomatic Battle Looms In UN Over Syria

As street fighting raged near the Syrian capital, a diplomatic battle looms at the United Nations where Arab League delegates have been meeting diplomats ahead of a Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

What Are The U.S.'s Options Against Iran?

K.T. McFarland on the limited options for how the U.S. deals with Iran and the U.S.’s uncertain relationship with Iraq and Egypt.

Syrian Troops Battle Anti-Assad Fighters

Syrian troops have battled opposition fighters on the outskirts of Damascus and in Homs. Activists say at least 100 people were killed across the country on Monday.

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