Feb 08 Panetta’s Tenure as Secretary of Defense By Larisa Epatko Defense Secretary Leon Panetta oversaw changes in policy on women in combat and gays in the military. He traveled to Europe, Asia and the battlefield of Afghanistan, among other places. See some highlights of his tenure here. Continue reading
Feb 06 Syria Littered With Tanks, Bombed Buildings By Larisa Epatko Damages mount in Syria as fighting between government and anti-government forces continues for nearly two years. Continue reading
Jan 30 Hospital-Bunker in Tel Aviv, Just in Case By P. J. Tobia Tel Aviv in Israel has a hospital built almost completely underground in case of a conventional, chemical or biological missile attack against the city. See photos of it here. Continue reading
Jan 28 Malian, French Forces Retake Towns By Larisa Epatko Malian and French forces advanced toward the northern part of Mali in West Africa at the end of January to wrest control from rebels. Continue reading
Jan 21 Merchandising the Inauguration By Tom LeGro A large part of celebrating the inauguration of a president is buying souvenirs. The second inauguration of President Obama was different as vendors lined the streets of downtown Washington, D.C., hoping to make a sale. Continue reading
Jan 21 Familiar Faces at the Inauguration By Extra DA Familiar Faces at the 2013 Inauguration of Barack Obama… Continue reading
Jan 21 Who’s Who in Israel’s 2013 Legislative Elections By Larisa Epatko Israel holds parliamentary elections on Jan. 22 after which a coalition government will form. View photos of the campaigns and top contenders. Continue reading
Jan 21 The Inauguration’s Other Side: Activists Talk Back By Kelly Chen activism along the parade route… Continue reading
Jan 21 Inauguration 2013 Highlights By Larisa Epatko President Obama is sworn into a second term in office on Jan. 21, 2013. View highlights of the inaugural festivities. Continue reading