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| 2012 JULY
July 31, 2012
Syrian Conflict Sparks Humanitarian Crisis as Civilians Move to Refugee Camps
Eleven days of shelling have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes for safer areas in Lebanon and Jordan, where many struggle to find food and shelter. Ray Suarez talks to Michael Boyce of Refugees International about the humanitarian crisis as violence persists in Syria's largest cities.
   
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| July 31, 2012
Syrian Troops Fight to Recapture Rebel-Held Salaheddine District in Aleppo
As fighting continues in the commercial capital of Aleppo, Syrian troops concentrate attacks on opposition strongholds in the southwestern part of the city. Inigo Gilmore of Independent Television News reports.
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| July 31, 2012
Inside Syria: Aleppo's Christians Arm Against Islamists
As foreign and local radicals rise amid the chaos of Syria's civil war, Christians are taking arms from the Assad regime.
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| July 31, 2012
Romney's Comments in Israel Overshadow Visit to Poland
Remarks Mitt Romney made over the weekend in Israel have overshadowed his visit to Poland, where on Tuesday he delivered a major foreign policy speech in Warsaw praising the friendship between the United States and the Eastern European nation.
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| July 30, 2012
Refugees and Rebels Flee Syrian Conflict Areas as Government Troops Advance
Ten days into the battle of Aleppo, nearly 200,000 residents have fled the city limits. John Ray of Independent Television News reports. Then, Margaret Warner talks to GlobalPost's James Foley from Syria about the systematic advances of government troops as they attempt to regain control and oust rebels in northeast Syria.
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| July 30, 2012
Will Mitt Romney's Israel Trip Help Win Over Jewish Voters in the U.S.?
The majority of Jewish Americans consistently vote for the Democratic Party. So will Mitt Romney's endorsement of key Israeli policies woo Jewish voters at home? Judy Woodruff talks to J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami and Emergency Committee for Israel's Noah Pollak about which way the Jewish vote is likely to swing this November.
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| July 30, 2012
In Israel, Comments by Romney Provoke Some Palestinian Frustration
Hoping to bolster his foreign policy credentials, presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a stop in Israel during a diplomatic trip abroad. He discussed how he would approach Iran, but he also caused a stir when he made political comments about the city of Jerusalem and compared the economic status of Israelis and Palestinians.
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| July 30, 2012
During Visit to Israel, Romney Endorses Hard Line Against Iran
During his visit Sunday in Jerusalem, Mitt Romney endorsed the use of "any and all measures" by the United States and Israel to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, a threat the presumptive Republican presidential nominee deemed America's "highest national security priority."
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| July 27, 2012
News Wrap: U.N. Fears Massacre in Aleppo as Syrian Troops Amass Nearby
In other news Thursday, the United Nations human rights chief echoed U.S. concerns on the potential for a massacre in Syria's largest city Aleppo. Also, NATO reports reveal insurgent attacks in Afghanistan have risen rapidly over the past three months.
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| July 26, 2012
On Syrian-Turkish Border, 'Underdog' Rebels Have Carved Out a Buffer Zone
Pockets of Syria have fallen under the control of rebel fighters, the anti-Assad opposition forces known as the Syrian Free Army. Judy Woodruff speaks to NPR's Kelly McEvers about her recent trip to five towns along the Turkish border in rural Syria.
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| July 26, 2012
Syrian Rebels Brace for Government Advance; Aleppo Civilians Caught in Crossfire
Syrian troops have positioned themselves on the edge of Aleppo, preparing to retake the city from rebel control. In response, rebels have reinforced their weapons stockpiles for the expected assault. Meanwhile, Aleppo's three million civilians are caught between the two forces. Independent Television News' Alex Thomson reports.
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| July 26, 2012
In Syria, Rebels Celebrate Successes, But Sectarian Violence Grows
Kelly McEvers, NPR's foreign correspondent in Beirut, Lebanon, spent a week in rebel-held areas along the Turkish-Syrian border. She filed a week's worth of reports for NPR, and on Thursday she's coming to the NewsHour to talk about what she heard and saw.
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| July 25, 2012
Worst Place to Receive HIV Treatment?
Science magazine's Jon Cohen speaks with Jackie Judd of the Kaiser Family Foundation about preliminary science that may show why East Africans could be at a disadvantage when being treated for HIV.
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| July 25, 2012
Arab Nations Consider How to Apply More Diplomatic Pressure on Syria
Though the League of Arab States approved NATO's intervention in Libya, it is still unclear whether the 22-member organization will take action in Syria, where conflict began 16 months ago. Judy Woodruff talks to Youssef Amrani, Morocco's delegate-minister for foreign affairs, about the role of the Arab League in Syria.
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| July 25, 2012
Syrian Regime 'Relentless' in Attack; 'Hard-Line Islamic Influence' Among Rebels
Fighting continued for a fifth day in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Reports and footage reveal that alongside rebels, al-Qaida fighters are present on the battlefront. Independent Television News' Alex Thomson reports on the evidence that suggests al-Qaida might be using the Syrian revolution for its own devices.
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| July 25, 2012
Minor League: Arab Regional Group Tries to Step Up Its Game
The Arab League has at turns been called "congenitally irrelevant," "extremely weak," and "toothless."
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| July 24, 2012
Should 'Poor Countries' Be Doing More to Finance Their HIV Fights?
Science Magazine reporter Jon Cohen speaks with the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd about a call today for a new approach to financing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
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| July 24, 2012
As Rebels Advance, Syrian Government Retaliates with Attack Helicopters
Syrian government troops faced stronger and more intense advances by rebels forces. President Bashar al-Assad's regime retaliated with heavy artillery and the use of attack helicopters. Independent Television News' Alex Thomson reports on the damage in Aleppo and Damascus, the two Syrian cities seeing the brunt of battle.
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| July 23, 2012
Big AIDS News Coming This Week? Study May Suggest 'Cure' Is Close
Science magazine reporter Jon Cohen speaks with the Kaiser Family Foundation's Jackie Judd about the willingness of scientists to discuss the possibility of a "cure" for HIV/AIDS. Here, Cohen highlights a report that will be released later this week that may fuel that conversation.
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| July 23, 2012
Iraq Attacks Are Worst Insurgent Violence in Years
Monday's deadly attacks in Iraq come just as tension between Sunnis and Shiites has increased and just after al-Qaida leaders declared they intend to free prisoners and assassinate court officials. Margaret Warner talks to Al-Jazeera's Jane Arraf in Baghdad about what the attacks mean for the possible resurgence of al-Qaida.
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| July 23, 2012
15 Iraqi Cities Suffer Bomb Attacks as Al-Qaida Warns of New Offensive
Iraq faced its deadliest day of violence in two years when coordinated bombings and shootings erupted in 15 cities across the country. Margaret Warner reports.
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| July 23, 2012
Forces Clash in Syria's Two Largest Cities
President Bashar al-Assad's regime and the Free Syrian Army battled for control over Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo. Independent Television News' John Irvine and Alex Thomson report on the violence that continues between rebels and government troops.
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| July 23, 2012
Watch AIDS Conference Coverage Live
Watch live throughout the week as world leaders discuss where the world stands in the fight against HIV and what needs to happen politically, socially and medically for this to become "the beginning of the end" of the epidemic.
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| July 20, 2012
As Crisis Deepens, Thousands Flee Syria to Escape Violence
After the bloodiest day of fighting since the Syrian uprising began 16 months ago, Syrian rebels have taken control of several key border checkpoints. As the crisis deepens, thousands of civilians have crossed those borders, fleeing to neighboring Lebanon and Iraq. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports.
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| July 20, 2012
Syrian Operative Sentenced to 18 Months in U.S. Prison
A Syrian car salesman who made the Washington suburbs his home was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison for acting as an unregistered agent of the Syrian intelligence service, the Mukhabarat.
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| July 20, 2012
Not Everyone Hates Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Some people even like the Syrian president. But they're afraid to admit it.
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| July 19, 2012
Fears Mount Over Assad's Stockpiles of Chemical Weapons
In addition to the diplomatic tension with China and Russia, reports that some of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapon stockpiles were recently moved have increased fears. Jeffrey Brown talks to Leonard Spector of the Monterey Institute of International Studies and Julian Barnes of The Wall Street Journal.
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| July 19, 2012
China, Russia Veto U.N. Sanctions Resolution Against Syria
Despite harsh condemnation from other members of the U.N. Security Council, China and Russia vetoed a resolution that would have pressured Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime to end violence against the uprising there. A Russian official said the measure would give Western countries leverage in overturning the government.
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| July 19, 2012
Three Questions About Syria
Where is Syrian President Bashar al-Assad? Will Syria use chemical weapons? And where do things stand diplomatically?
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| July 18, 2012
With Assad Regime on the Defensive, Eyes Turn to Political Transition
With violence escalating in Damascus, some analysts consider the Syrian conflict at a tipping point. Judy Woodruff discusses likely political transitions for Syria with the U.S. Institute of Peace's Steven Heydemann and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Frederic Wehrey.
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| July 18, 2012
Bomb Kills Top Syrian Officials, Deals Major Blow to Assad Regime
Bomb attacks at the Syrian national security headquarters killed members of President Bashar al-Assad's inner circle, including the defense minister and Assad's brother-in-law. Meanwhile, U.S. officials voiced concern about Syria's increasing instability and vulnerable chemical weapon sites. Judy Woodruff reports.
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| July 18, 2012
Cracks in Syria's Regime?
Syrian rebels made headway this week, pushing into the capital Damascus and killing at least three top government officials. The infiltration, coupled with continued defections of members of the Syrian military, show the regime might be starting to crumble, some analysts say.
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| July 17, 2012
News Wrap: Fighting Escalates in Damascus, Pulitzer Winning Columnist Dies at 76
In other news on Tuesday, in Syria, fighting between government forces and rebels escalated in Damascus. Hundreds of people fled into neighboring Turkey and Jordan, where the British foreign secretary toured the scene. Also, Mitt Romney accused President Obama of insulting American business leaders.
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| July 17, 2012
The U.S. as the New Saudi Arabia: An Environmentalist's Nightmare?
A proactive new article poses the U.S. is on the cusp of becoming the world's next Saudi Arabia when it comes to oil production. But is energy abundance a possibility, and what of the environmental implications?
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| July 16, 2012
Author William Dobson's Top 7 Tweeters Disrupting Regimes
Since the Arab Spring began at the end of 2010, a trickle of demonstrations has increased to a flood of pro-democracy movements across the Middle East and North Africa, in some cases uprooting long-standing regimes.
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| July 13, 2012
Diplomatic Process 'Paralyzed' in Syria Conflict
Judy interviews Elizabeth Kennedy, Associated Press bureau chief in Beirut. They discuss the latest massacre, Russia's support, the chemical weapons stockpile and a warning by Hillary Clinton to the U.N. Security Council.
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| July 13, 2012
New Despair After Syria Massacre
U.N. monitors blame the Syrian government for killing hundreds of people in a rural village in what rebels call one of the worst days of bloodshed since the uprisings began in Syria more than a year ago.
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| July 9, 2012
Nuclear-Armed Iran Would Bring 'Stability' But Risks
John Mearsheimer, political science professor at the University of Chicago, says a nuclear-armed Iran would bring stability to the region, but Dov Zakheim, former Pentagon official now with the Center for Naval Analyses, says it would trigger an arms race.
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| July 9, 2012
Should Iran Get a Nuclear Weapon?
As the European Union and Iranian representatives agree to meet over restarting nuclear talks, a debate takes a new twist in the United States over whether Iran should have a nuclear weapon.
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| July 6, 2012
Syria's Turncoat General Could Embolden Assad's Enemies
The drip of defections by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime over the past few weeks is beginning to look like a steady stream.
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| July 6, 2012
The Upside of a Nuclear-Armed Iran: A Chat With Kenneth Waltz
Among a certain group of international relations and foreign affairs wonks, Kenneth Waltz is an iconic figure. That's why foreign policy cognoscenti were all atwitter when they picked up the most recent issue of Foreign Affairs magazine and saw a cover story by Waltz with the headline: "Why Iran Should Get the Bomb."
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| July 4, 2012
News Wrap: Five Soldiers Wounded in Afghan Attack at NATO Base
In other news Wednesday, NATO officials reported that a man wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire outside a base in the country's eastern Wardak Province, wounding five U.S. service members. Also, in Mali, some of the country's most prized artifacts and relics were in the process of being destroyed by Muslim extremists.
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| July 3, 2012
Pakistan Reopens Supply Route After U.S. Apology
Pakistan re-opened a key truck supply route for U.S. forces into Afghanistan. This comes after Secretary of State Hillary Clinton apologized Tuesday for the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers.
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| JUNE
June 22, 2012
Who are Syria's Rebel Forces?
Tracy Shelton of GlobalPost reports from behind the front line in Syria, where she has been embedded with Syria's opposition fighters. Then Ray Suarez speaks with Randa Slim of the New America Foundation on the strength and strategies of the opposition forces in Syria. Slim is in regular contact with Syrian fighters.
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| June 22, 2012
News Wrap: Taliban Attacks Hotel Near Kabul
In other news Friday, Taliban forces killed 18 people at a hotel near Kabul in a 12-hour assault. Also, Arkansas' Supreme Court threw out the death penalty in that state.
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| June 20, 2012
The Daily Frame
Ultra-orthodox Jewish dancers perform in Jerusalem on Tuesday during the opening of the Israel Museum exhibition "A World Apart Next Door," a cultural exploration of the Hasidic Jews.
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| June 15, 2012
Disagreement on the Road to Damascus
On Wednesday's NewsHour, Jeffrey Brown hosted a discussion about Syria's bloody uprising, specifically, Russia's attempts to block international intervention in the conflict. One analyst took issue with what the guests said.
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| June 15, 2012
Syria: Shabiha Militia Member Tells It Like It Is
An active member of Syria's feared shabiha militia says he is in a "win or die" fight for his president (and a little bit of cash).
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| June 14, 2012
News Wrap: Egypt's High Court Quashes Parliamentary Elections
In other news Thursday, Egypt's highest court dealt a double blow to the newly empowered Muslim Brotherhood. The judges found the law governing last fall's elections unconstitutional and ordered the new Islamist-dominated parliament dissolved. Also, U.N. observers finally entered the Syrian town of Haffa.
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| June 13, 2012
News Wrap: Car Bombs in Baghdad, Other Iraq Cities Kill at Least 66
In other news Wednesday, a wave of 16 car bombings in Iraq killed at least 66 people. More than 200 others were wounded. Also, a tense calm came to western Myanmar as heavy rains dampened five days of sectarian violence.
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