Feb 24 Watch In Tunisia, ‘Friends of Syria’ Call for Ceasefire, Assad to Step Down Officials from more than 60 nations met Friday, calling on Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to step down and for the government to stop killing its people. That would allow humanitarian supplies to be delivered and evacuations to begin in Homs,… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch News of Escalated Violence in Syria Troubles Arab League Monitors Violence in Syria continued Friday as activists reported at least 70 dead from fighting by government forces in Homs, Hama and Idlib -- news that has frustrated both the Arab League monitors and the United Nations Security Council. Lindsey Hilsum… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch ‘Bravest Woman in Mexico’: 21-Year-Old Police Chief Takes Aim at Cartels Bill Neely of Independent Television News continues his series on Mexico's war against violent drug cartels with a profile of a 21-year old, whose first job is serving as one town's chief of police. Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch In Colorado, Authorities Battle Mexican Drug Cartels’ Business Plans In four years, Mexico's escalating drug violence has claimed almost 30,000 lives and focused attention on border states like California and Arizona. But as correspondent Tom Bearden reports from Colorado Springs, the conflict is having a far-reaching effect. Continue watching
Dec 01 Watch U.S. Demand Hampering Efforts to Combat Drug Cartels in Mexico Margaret Warner speaks with Nicholas Casey of The Wall Street Journal about how American demand for illegal drugs is stifling efforts by the Mexican government to combat cartels and end the bloody drug war. Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch Shootings Elicit Fear Across Mexico Gunmen killed six men in Mexico City on Thursday, the latest incidents of violence in Mexico's drug war. Margaret Warner talks to Nicholas Casey, a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal in Mexico City. Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch Attacks Escalate in Mexico’s Drug War Three large-scale attacks in the past few days add to the death toll in Mexico's drug war. Margaret Warner has more. Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch Alleged Drug Kingpin ‘Barbie’ Arrested in Mexico Mexican officials brought down one of the biggest alleged drug traffickers in Mexico's drug war. Edgar Valdez-Villareal, also known as 'The Barbie,' was arrested in Mexico City. Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch President Marks End of Active Fighting in Iraq President Obama's campaign for the White House was largely focused on winding down U.S. involvement in Iraq. On Tuesday, he announced the combat role is over for American troops, yet the mission there is far from over. Kwame Holman reports. Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch For Insurgents, IEDS a ‘Smart,’ But Indiscriminate, Weapon The deaths of six more U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan made for another record month of troop deaths and brought new attention on the dangers of roadside bombs known as IEDs. Ray Suarez speaks with Marine Staff Sgt. Todd Bowers of… Continue watching