 | 2009 NOVEMBER
November 19, 2009
Complex U.S.-China Ties Took Center Stage on Obama's Asia Trip
President Obama concluded a four-nation Asian tour Thursday that marked a potential turning point in relations between the U.S. and an increasingly influential China. A panel of Asia experts discusses the trip's high points and low points with Jeffrey Brown.
   
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| November 19, 2009
Thursday on the NewsHour: Wu Man
Tonight on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown talks to Wu Man, who at age 45 is one of the world's leading musical ambassadors. She's a master of the pipa -- a four-stringed lute with ancient roots in central Asia and China.
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| November 19, 2009
Obama Asia Trip Yields Mixed Results
President Obama wrapped up a 10-day tour of Asia on Thursday, producing little by way of short-term gains, but establishing relationships with Asian leaders for dealings down the road, observers say.
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| November 18, 2009
Afghan Corruption Complicates U.S. War Review
Gwen Ifill speaks with Afghanistan experts about the government's corruption and what that could mean for U.S. war strategy there.
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| November 18, 2009
Karzai Vows to Stamp out Corruption in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the eve of his inauguration to discuss corruption. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| November 18, 2009
Reporter's Podcast: Afghan Dilemma Recalls Vietnam Lessons
As the Obama administration grapples with the question of whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, a number of historians have spoken about the similarities between the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan.
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| November 17, 2009
In China, a Struggle for Rights, but Hope for Future
Jim Lehrer speaks with a human rights activist and a China expert about the state of the struggle for human rights in China.
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| November 17, 2009
Chinese President Vows Cooperation on Climate Change
Talks between President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao yielded a promise of slowing down climate change and nuclear proliferation, but fell short of making progress on human rights. Kwame Holman reports.
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| November 17, 2009
U.S. Presidents in China
From the first U.S. presidential visit to China by Richard Nixon to President Barack Obama's current trip, each president has weighed foreign policy priorities when dealing with the communist nation. Historian Richard Norton Smith describes the balancing act U.S. presidents have played over the years.
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| November 17, 2009
Obama Cites Human Rights, Currency in China
Talks between President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao yielded pledges to cooperate on climate change and the economy, but little by way of human rights and upping the value of the yuan currency.
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| November 16, 2009
Beijing Residents React to President Obama's Visit
GlobalPost correspondent Josh Shin gets reactions from Beijing residents about President Obama's three-day trip to China.
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| November 16, 2009
U.S., China Explore Deeper Ties as Partners, Contenders
Jim Lehrer speaks with a panel of China experts about the political and economic implications of U.S.-China relations.
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| November 16, 2009
In China, Obama Pushes for More Freedoms
During his visit to China, President Obama urged the government to scale back its censorship, but he also called for more cooperation with the U.S.
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| November 16, 2009
Trip to Set Tone for U.S.-China Relations, Analyst Says
President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday during his four-nation Asia tour. China analyst Ming Wan of George Mason University describes potential outcomes of the trip and how the country views Mr. Obama in a Web-only video.
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| November 16, 2009
Obama Touts Internet Freedoms at Forum in China
President Obama, speaking Monday at a town hall-style forum with Chinese university students in Shanghai, made a pitch for greater access to the Internet and social-networking sites, calling such freedom a source of strength.
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| November 13, 2009
On Asia Tour, Obama Tests New Dynamic With Japan
President Obama kicked off a nine-day trip to Asia on Friday with a visit to Japan, where the newly elected prime minister, Yukio Hatoyama, is seeking a more "equal partnership" with the U.S. and the closing of an unpopular Marine base in Okinawa. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| November 13, 2009
Obama Seeks to Reinforce Key Alliances on Asian Tour
President Barack Obama arrived in Japan on Friday at the start of his weeklong tour of key allied Asian nations. His visit is aimed at strengthening allegiances and tackling climate change, Afghanistan and the global economy.
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| November 12, 2009
10 Years After Independence, East Timor Still Rebuilding
Special correspondent Kira Kay examines East Timor's ongoing effort to rebuild itself, 10 years after winning independence from Indonesia. The report is part of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting's Fragile States project, a partnership with the Bureau of International Reporting.
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| November 12, 2009
Competing Philosophies Emerge in Review of Afghan Strategy
President Obama has ordered his top advisers to revise the Afghan war options they presented him. That word came after the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan warned against sending large new numbers of troops. Judy Woodruff talks to a reporter for more.
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| November 11, 2009
Navajo Code Talker: Samuel Smith
Veterans' Day celebrations on Wednesday included tributes to American Indian "code talkers" -- those who encrypted battle communications to U.S. troops during World War II operations in the Pacific.
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| November 9, 2009
Extended Interview with Karzai: 'We Do What Is Right' for Afghanistan
In an exclusive interview with Margaret Warner, Afghan President Hamid Karzai acknowledges there is corruption at different levels of government, but says the country is working to address it and that the international community must respect the decisions of the Afghan courts.
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| November 9, 2009
Karzai on Firing Corrupt Officials: 'We Have and We Will'
In an exclusive interview with Margaret Warner, Afghan President Hamid Karzai discusses ending corruption in his country, his views on President Obama's rethinking of military strategy in the region, and more.
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| November 9, 2009
Preview: 'Ancient Paths, Modern Voices'
Coming soon on the NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown reports on "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices: A Festival Celebrating Chinese Culture," a festival currently taking place at Carnegie Hall in New York.
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| November 6, 2009
Karzai Faces Western Pressure to Stamp Out Corruption
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warned Afghan President Hamid Karzai that the Afghanistan government must wipe out corruption. Margaret Warner reports from Kabul.
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| November 5, 2009
U.N. Exits Afghanistan Following Deadly Suicide Bombing
In Afghanistan, the U.N. announced that it is pulling back 600 employees after a deadly attack on staff. Margaret Warner has more from Kabul.
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| November 4, 2009
Abdullah Calls for Legitimacy in Afghan Government
Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah spoke with Margaret Warner in Kabul Wednesday to discuss his decision to drop out of the runoff election and allegations of electoral fraud shrouding President Hamid Karzai's new term.
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| November 4, 2009
Taliban Link Explored in British Troop Deaths
Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on a fatal attack in Afghanistan against British soldiers patrolling Helmand Province.
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| November 3, 2009
U.S. Policymakers See Potential Shift in Afghanistan
Gwen Ifill speaks with policymakers about the American response to President Karzai's victory this week.
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| November 3, 2009
Karzai Calls for Afghan Unity After Election
Margaret Warner updates the situation in Afghanistan, where she has been reporting on President Hamid Karzai's victory after a disputed election.
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| November 3, 2009
Karzai Vows to Combat Corruption, But Offers Few Specifics
In his first speech since being declared the victor in the disputed Afghan presidential election, President Hamid Karzai vowed Tuesday to fight corruption and unite the country's disparate factions.
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| November 2, 2009
Afghanistan's Next Steps Unclear After Runoff Cancelation
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won another term in office after his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, unexpectedly dropped out of the runoff election. Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan.
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| November 2, 2009
Karzai Declared Winner of Afghan Election as Runoff Canceled
Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai winner of a second term as president Monday after it called off a runoff when his only rival withdrew from the race.
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| November 1, 2009
Karzai Challenger Withdraws from Runoff Vote
Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main election challenger said Sunday that he will withdraw from a planned Nov. 7 runoff, casting new doubts on the legitimacy of the Afghan government as the Obama administration debates U.S. strategy in the region.
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| OCTOBER
October 30, 2009
Clinton: Pakistan 'Making Progress' Against Extremists
In a Friday interview with Margaret Warner in Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the goals of her Pakistan trip, how she is encouraged by the country's battle against extremists and the administration's upcoming decision on an Afghan strategy.
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| October 30, 2009
As Afghan Strategy Develops, Clinton Focuses On Pakistan
President Obama called in his national security team to the White House on Friday to review U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended a trip designed to smooth ties between Washington and Islamabad.
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| October 30, 2009
Obama Meets With Top Pentagon Brass on Way Forward in Afghanistan
For the first time since President Barack Obama kicked off a formal review of his Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy in late September, he met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday to help determine the way forward.
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| October 29, 2009
Ex-State Department Official Explains Exit Over Afghan War Strategy
In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Matthew Hoh, the first U.S. official known to resign in protest to America's presence in Afghanistan, discusses his objections to the war.
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| October 29, 2009
Lahore on Edge as Insurgency Heightens Attacks
Lahore, generally considered Pakistan's cultural hub, has experienced several terrorist attacks this year, which has put the city on edge. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the city Thursday and promised more U.S. assistance. Margaret Warner provides an on-the-ground report.
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| October 28, 2009
No Insurance? On Borneo, This Clinic Accepts Manure
On the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, the Asri Clinic doesn't take credit cards. Instead, the clinic accepts payments that improve the local ecosystem, be it seedlings for replanting, eggshells for composting, even manure. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
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| October 28, 2009
Deadly Car Bombing Clouds Clinton's Visit to Pakistan
As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Pakistan for meetings with top diplomats, a car bombing in Peshawar struck a crowded market, killing at least 101 people and injuring scores more. Margaret Warner reports from Pakistan on the attack and its impact on Clinton's visit.
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| October 28, 2009
Militant Attacks Kill Scores in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Taliban militants stormed a U.N. guest house Wednesday in Kabul, leaving 12 people dead, including 5 U.N. staffers, and one American. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, a car bombing in the northwestern city of Peshawar killed more than 100 people. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| October 28, 2009
Video Collection: Pakistan and Afghanistan
As the Obama administration considers changes to its Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy, Margaret Warner traveled to the two countries to report on political developments there.
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| October 28, 2009
Car Bomb in Pakistan Kills Scores as Clinton Visits
A car bomb exploded Wednesday in a market in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at least 91 people and wounding some 200 others. The attack came just 15 minutes after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in nearby Islamabad.
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| October 27, 2009
Survey Finds Afghans Optimistic, But Still Troubled by Security
A nationwide poll of Afghans released Tuesday by The Asia Foundation found more Afghans feel the country is moving in the right direction but are still concerned about security and local rebuilding projects.
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| October 27, 2009
October Afghan War's Deadliest Month for U.S.
Eight U.S. troops were killed in multiple bombings Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, making October the deadliest month of the war for U.S. forces since its start in 2001.
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| October 26, 2009
New York Times Reporter Rohde Details His Kidnapping by Taliban
New York Times reporter David Rohde recounts being kidnapped by the Taliban for more than seven months while working on a book in Afghanistan. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| October 26, 2009
Kerry: Afghan Troop Push Goes 'Too Far, Too Fast'
Margaret Warner speaks with Sen. John Kerry about his recent trip to Afghanistan to persuade President Hamid Karzai to accept a runoff election.
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| October 26, 2009
Web-only: NYT Reporter Rohde on Taliban Kidnapping
In June, New York Times reporter David Rohde escaped his Taliban captors after being held in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan for seven months. In an online-only Web extra, he describes how his captivity was kept a secret for so long and the strain it caused on his family.
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| October 26, 2009
In Afghanistan, a Deadly Day for Americans
American forces suffered their deadliest day in four years in Afghanistan as 14 troops and civilians were killed in separate air crashes. Kwame Holman reports.
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| October 26, 2009
Former CIA Officer Weighs In on Afghan Strategy
As the Obama administration considers changes to its Afghan war strategy, former CIA operative Marc Sageman discusses working in Afghanistan and what the new strategy should entail.
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