Jan 18 Regional Instability Threatens Already Tense Western Sahara By Larisa Epatko The not-so publicized 36-year-old simmering conflict between Morocco and the disputed territory of Western Sahara is causing new concerns as radical elements further destabilize North Africa and the disaffected Sahrawi population is losing patience. Continue reading
Jan 17 Watch How Social Entrepreneurs Use Rice Husks to Fuel Micro Power Grids in India How Social Entrepreneurs Use Rice Husks to Fuel Micro Power Grids in India… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Algeria Raids Gas Plant to Free Hostages; Conflicting Reports on Fallout After Islamic militants tied to al-Qaida took hostages at a natural gas plant in Algeria as retribution for France's strikes in Mali, the Algerian government launched an assault to free those held, including some Americans. Jeffrey Brown reports on conflicting… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch News Wrap: Somali Militants Execute French Hostage After Failed Rescue Attempt In other news Thursday, a Somali militant group with links to al-Qaida called al-Shabab announced they had executed Denis Allex, a French national and intelligence agent who had been held by the militants since mid-2009. Meanwhile, another bomb attack in… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch Gen. Stanley McChrystal on ‘Task’ of Afghanistan, Responsibility and Resignation Gen. Stanley McChrystal on 'Task' of Afghanistan, Transparency and Resignation… Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch How Eased Travel Restrictions for Cubans Affect Relationship With U.S. How Eased Travel Restrictions for Cubans Affect Relationship With U.S. Continue watching
Jan 14 Watch Northern Mali Faces Political, Economic Crisis as Islamists Gain More Control Northern Mali Faces Political, Economic Crisis as Islamists Gain More Control… Continue watching
Jan 14 France Fights Islamist Rebel Movement in Mali By Larisa Epatko In January 2013, French forces fought Islamist insurgents in Mali who are seeking to take over larger portions of the West African country. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch Cuba Opens Travel Abroad for Most Citizens, Eliminating Exit Visa Requirement Reversing what had been Cuba's policy since 1959, most Cuban citizens can now travel abroad without a special exit permit and letter of invitation. Some see the policy reversal as an important step for reform, while others view it as… Continue watching