May 3, 2012 Archives

Countering Criminal Violence In Central America

Jose W. Fernandez and Michael Shifter, author of the new Council Special Report, Countering Criminal Violence in Central America, discuss U.S. and regional efforts to mitigate the violence.

Sex, Politics And The New Middle East

Mona Eltahawy and Karim Sadjadpour discuss Sex and Foreign Policy.

Nicolas Sarkozy: The Final Assessment

For many French voters, Nicolas Sarkozy once represented a break with their government's history of timid complacency, but now it is his relationship with his electorate that lies broken. A profile of Sarkozy.

Chinese Dissident Asks To Fly To U.S. With Clinton

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he's afraid for his family's safety.

Chen A 'Free Person' After Prison Release: Official

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng was a 'free person' after he was released from prison in 2010, a Chinese spokesman says. But the activist has expressed fears for his safety and pleaded to be taken abroad.

Hollande Firm Vs Sarkozy In French Debate

French candidate Hollande appeared to stand firm against incumbent Sarkozy in Wednesday night's presidential debate. TV networks say at least a third of the population tuned in, four days before voters cast ballots to decide between them.

12 Die In Mexico Shootout

Gunmen and soldiers killed in a shootout in the Pacific state of Sinaloa.

20 Dead After Attackers Storm Cairo Protest

Thugs attack an anti-military protest near the defence ministry in Cairo and 20 people are killed in the politically tense run-up to the first post-uprising presidential election.

Elephant Breaks Loose At India Temple Festival

Crowds at the annual Hindu festival in southern India panic after an elephant breaks loose.

Syrian Troops Tear Gas Protesters In Aleppo

Demonstrators are back on the streets of Aleppo as amateur video appears to show tear gas dispersing crowds.

Clinton Urges China On Human Rights

U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presses China on human rights but makes no specific mention of Chen Guangcheng.

Eurozone Manufacturing Slumps

France and Germany become the latest victims of a downturn in exports, leaving the markets concerned about growth.

Outlook For U.S.-China Relations

Robert Poole, Vice President, China Operations of the US-China Business Council, joins Emily Chan to discuss the state of bilateral trade and commercial ties.

How Will Obama-Karzai Pact Affect Afghans' Future?

Ray Suarez, former Afghan Interior Minister Ali Jalali and The Atlantic's Steven Clemons discuss how the new pact between presidents Karzai and Obama is expected to affect everyday life in Afghanistan and relations between the two countries.

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