 | 2010 FEBRUARY
February 8, 2010
Iran Announces Plans to Increase Uranium Enrichment
Iran told the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency Monday that it would begin enriching its stockpile of uranium to 20 percent purity for a medical reactor, renewing calls from U.S., Russian and French officials for a tougher approach and unified action against Tehran.
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| February 3, 2010
Deaths in Pakistan Unmask Once Quiet U.S. Role
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in Pakistan on Wednesday when a bomb hit the convoy they were riding in. The deaths raised new questions about U.S. involvement in the country.
 
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| JANUARY
January 26, 2010
Conversation: Salman Ahmad, Musician and Author of 'Rock 'n' Jihad'
Like every teenager in America, Salman Ahmad wanted to be a rock star. He played in garage bands and listened to Led Zeppelin.
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| January 11, 2010
Quick Take: Obama's Foreign Policy One Year In
As the year mark into Barack Obama's presidency approaches, several analysts offer their takes on where American foreign policy stands.
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| January 6, 2010
Yemen's Instability Muddles Plan to Close Guantanamo
President Obama has made closing Guantanamo Bay a top priority. Yet as Margaret Warner reports, that effort has been complicated by the failed plot by an al-Qaida group in Yemen to blow up a U.S. airliner on Christmas.
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| January 6, 2010
Across Yemen, Sympathy for al-Qaida Pervades
Jonathon Rugman of Independent Television News reports from the capital of Yemen on the appeal of al-Qaida there.
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| January 4, 2010
Years After Attack on USS Cole, Focus Back on Yemen
More than nine years since a suicide attack off the coast of Yemen killed 17 Americans on the U.S.S. Cole, the failed plot to blow up an airliner bound for Detroit has put the focus back on the Arab world's poorest nation. Gwen Ifill reports.
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| January 4, 2010
In Yemen, Fears of Growing al-Qaida Presence
Yemeni government forces killed two suspected al-Qaida militants on Monday, as U.S. and other embassies remained closed for a second day due to renewed threats by an offshoot terrorist group there.
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| January 1, 2010
Foreign Affairs: Stories We're Watching in 2010
The United States is heading into a deeper war in Afghanistan/Pakistan and toward a confrontation with Iran, two stories that will likely top the international news agenda for the NewsHour in 2010.
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| 2009 DECEMBER
December 31, 2009
Blackwater Guards Cleared of Charges; Prosecution Could Appeal
A federal judge dismissed charges against five Blackwater guards accused of killing seven Iraqis in 2007. Matt Apuzzo of the Associated Press speaks with Ray Suarez about the developments.
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| December 29, 2009
In Yemen, U.S. Must Get Ahead of 'Failure Curve'
Jeffrey Brown speaks with terrorism experts about the potential threats coming out of Yemen.
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| December 29, 2009
Yemen's Ties to Terrorism a Lingering Threat
Yemen has taken center stage in recent weeks for being a base of operations for Islamic extremists. Washington Post reporter Sudarsan Raghavan speaks with Jeffrey Brown about the nation's ties to terrorism.
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| December 28, 2009
New Clashes Test Iranian Regime's Grip on Tehran
In the wake of weekend protests in Iran that left at least eight people dead, Margaret Warner speaks with a pair of experts about the enduring opposition movement.
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| December 28, 2009
Deadly Clashes in Iran Spark Another Government Crackdown
About 300 people, including at least seven prominent opposition leaders, have been jailed in Iran following renewed protests over the weekend, the largest in six months.
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| December 28, 2009
Iranian Police Crack Down on Opposition Protests
Deadly clashes broke out Sunday on the streets of central Tehran between opposition protesters and members of the government's security forces during gatherings for the Muslim holiday of Ashura. The conflict has re-ignited political tensions in the country.
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| December 24, 2009
Airstrike in Yemen Targets Terror Operatives
An airstrike in Yemen has killed at least 30 militants. Among the dead is believed to be an outspoken cleric with ties to the alleged gunman at Fort Hood. Jeffrey Brown talks to experts for details.
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| December 21, 2009
Iranian Cleric's Death Sparks Renewed Protests
Tens of thousands of mourners took to the streets of the Iranian city of Qom on Sunday to honor a founding father of modern Iran and to protest the government he came to oppose.
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| December 21, 2009
Iranians Mourn Passing of Dissident Cleric
Iranians amassed in Qom on Monday to mourn the loss of dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, considered the spiritual voice of the opposition movement.
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| December 21, 2009
Mauna Loa Birthplace of Global CO2 Monitoring
As nations move forward with managing carbon dioxide emissions, how will they track their progress? The answer comes in part from a global network of CO2 sampling sites that was born decades ago at Mauna Loa in Hawaii.
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| December 18, 2009
Obama Urges Action, Meets With Chinese Premier
President Barack Obama told world leaders Friday that it was time to come together on a climate change agreement, calling out stubborn positions that have stood in the way of progress, namely between rich and poorer countries.
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| December 8, 2009
Iraq's Recent Calm Shattered by Multiple Blasts
A series of five bombs rocked Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 127 people, and raising new questions about the ability of Iraqi forces to secure their country.
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| December 8, 2009
Bombings Shake Iraq as March Elections Set
A string of bombings in Baghdad killed more than 100 people Tuesday and raised new doubts about Iraq's security ahead of the country's parliamentary election, now set for March 7.
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| December 7, 2009
Students Carry Out Protests in Iran Despite Arrests
It's late afternoon in Iran and protesters are clashing with security forces in downtown Tehran and on university campuses.
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| December 1, 2009
President Obama Set to Unveil Afghan War Strategy
After a three-month review of options, President Barack Obama is set to unveil his long-awaited new strategy for the war in Afghanistan in a prime-time address to the nation tonight.
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| NOVEMBER
November 30, 2009
U.S., Europe Respond Angrily to Iran's Threat to Build More Nuclear Plants
Iran has refused to comply with a United Nations demand to halt enrichment at one of its nuclear facilities, and escalated the specter of new sanctions by declaring it would build 10 more plants.
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| November 27, 2009
How Will Dubai's Shaky Economy Affect the World?
Margaret Warner talks to economic expert Simon Johnson about how Dubai's weak economy will affect the rest of the world.
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| November 27, 2009
Dubai's Debt Crisis Shakes World Economy
The Middle East is roiling with news that Dubai will postpone repaying $60 billion in loans to international banks. Faisal Islam of Independent Television News has the story.
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| November 26, 2009
Reporter's Podcast: Britain Launches Iraq War Inquiry
A British inquiry opened this week looking into the country's participation in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Paul Davies of Independent Television News describes testimony that the Bush Administration mentioned Iraq on the day of the 9/11 attacks.
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| November 13, 2009
Mideast Political Uncertainty Stymies Peace Process
Barack Obama's first call made as president to a foreign leader went to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. He told the beleaguered leader that he was firmly committed to working for Middle East peace, and that he saw Abbas as his partner.
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| November 10, 2009
Iraqi Refugees Discover Security Comes at a Price
Nearly 32,000 Iraqi refugees have come to the United States over the past three years to escape violence and political uncertainty. But as Jeffrey Kaye reports, more refugees are learning that personal safety often comes at the cost of economic security.
 
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| November 10, 2009
Jailed Hikers Caught in Tensions Between U.S. and Iran
Three U.S. hikers, captured in Iran, are at the center of a war of words this week, with initial reports suggesting they would be charged with espionage, but subsequent statements saying they would be prosecuted for entering the country illegally.
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| November 4, 2009
Iranian Protesters Clash on Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians rallied outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran Wednesday to mark 30 years since Iranian students took over the compound and held dozens of Americans hostage. Opposition supporters also briefly staged their own protests.
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| OCTOBER
October 27, 2009
Iran Seeks Big Changes in Uranium Deal
Iran vowed Tuesday to seek "important changes" in a United Nations plan that would require it to ship its enriched uranium out of the country for processing abroad, raising alarm among Western governments involved in nuclear talks with the country.
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| October 26, 2009
Other News: Security in Iraq Questioned After Massive Bombings
In other news, Iraqi forces beefed up security one day after a blast killed 155 people and injured 500 others, and 11 Iranians were arrested in Pakistan for attempting to illegal enter the country.
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| October 23, 2009
Conversation: 'A New Way Forward' Through Cultural Exchange
From "American Idol" to "Afghan Star," art and entertainment can be powerful tools for cultural exchange. That's the argument in the recent report, "A New Way Forward," which calls for the utilization of the arts to build a better relationship with the Muslim world.
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| October 23, 2009
Iran Produces Counterproposal to U.N. Nuclear Deal
Iran sidestepped a Friday deadline on a U.N.-drafted agreement that would ship much of the country's uranium to Russia for enrichment, saying it would prefer instead to buy nuclear fuel from foreign suppliers for a reactor to make medical isotopes.
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| October 21, 2009
Under Nuclear Deal, Russia Would Process Iran's Enriched Uranium
A draft deal -- up for Iranian approval by Friday -- would require Iran to send most of its existing enriched uranium to Russia for processing, in an attempt to delay Tehran's ability to make a nuclear weapon.
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| October 19, 2009
Other News: Iran Vows 'Crushing Response' to Bombing
In other news, Iraq's Revolutionary Guard promised a "crushing response" after a suicide bomb killed five commanders, and nuclear talks with Iran convened in Vienna.
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| October 12, 2009
Turkey, Armenia Sign Accord to Normalize Ties
Over the weekend, Turkey and Armenia's foreign ministers signed an accord to establish ties between the two countries and open their shared border, but an occupied territory in Azerbaijan remains a major sticking point for final approval.
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| October 2, 2009
Palestinians Release Video of Israeli Soldier as Part of Prisoner Exchange
A thin but healthy-looking Israeli soldier, captured more than three years ago, said in a video released Friday that he is being treated well by his Palestinian captors and asked to come home.
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| October 1, 2009
Iran Gives Nod to Inspections, More Nuclear Talks
Iran has agreed to a second round of discussions over its disputed nuclear program following a meeting in Geneva on Thursday with diplomats from the U.S. and other world powers.
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| October 1, 2009
Iran Agrees to Inspections of Secret Nuclear Facility
Iran agreed to open its newly disclosed nuclear enrichment facility to international inspectors Thursday, but President Barack Obama warned that the nation must follow its words with action.
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| SEPTEMBER
September 29, 2009
Iran Defends 'Rights' to Nuclear Program
Iran said on Tuesday that it will not debate its "rights" to operate nuclear facilities but did signal that a timetable would soon be forthcoming for inspectors to visit a newly-revealed uranium-enrichment plant.
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| September 28, 2009
Iran Seeks Image of Defiance With New Missile Tests
Iran has test-fired its most advanced missiles, demonstrating its ability to strike targets as far away as Europe, and increasing tensions over its nuclear program. Analysts break down the details of the development.
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| September 28, 2009
Iran Continues with Missile Tests
Iran continued with missile tests for a second straight day Monday, firing mid-range missiles capable of hitting Israel, parts of Europe, and U.S. military bases in the Middle East. Lindsey Hilsum of ITN reports.
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| September 28, 2009
Iran Claims Missile Test as Calls for New Sanctions Grow
Iran claimed a test firing of its most advanced missiles Monday, further stoking diplomatic tensions ahead of crucial talks this week between the Islamic nation and world powers over its nuclear program.
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| September 25, 2009
World Leaders Warn Iran Over Uranium Enrichment
President Obama and the leaders of France and Britain accused Iran Friday of building a covert uranium-enrichment site. Former U.N. weapons inspector David Albright examines what's known about the Iranian facility.
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| September 25, 2009
Leaders Warn Iran Over Secret Enrichment Site
Iran has revealed the existence of a secret uranium-enrichment plant, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Friday, a development that could heighten fears about Tehran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon.
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| September 24, 2009
World Faces Tough Choices on Iran's Nuclear Program
Rahm Emanuel tells PBS' Charlie Rose that Iran knows the choices it faces in the global community due to its nuclear ambitions. Also, analysts tell Jim Lehrer that Iran's 'tactical' decisions continue to frustrate the world.
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| September 24, 2009
U.N. Passes Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a U.S.-sponsored resolution Thursday aimed at ridding the world of nuclear weapons.
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