Apr 26 Syria Intensifies Crackdown in Daraa, Powerful Storms Kill 7 in Arkansas By News Desk Witnesses said that a heavy crackdown by Syrian security forces in the southern city of Daraa has left several dead in the streets, part of increasingly intense raids in which security forces have used tanks and live ammunition against… Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch Upheaval, Uncertainty in Yemen as Saleh Weighs Exit Margaret Warner discusses the political upheaval and what's next for Yemenis with guests. Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch Protesters Pour Into Yemen’s Streets Again Amid New Calls for Saleh to Leave As thousands of Yemeni protesters crowded streets Monday calling for President Saleh to step down, at least two more protesters were killed -- bringing the death toll to at least 140 in two months. Meanwhile, Saleh signaled that he could… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch News Wrap: Syrian Soldiers, Troops Target Protests in Daraa In other news Monday, Syrian soldiers and tanks stormed the southern city of Daraa, in an effort to crack down on anti-government protesters. Human rights activists reported at least 18 killed. Meanwhile, NATO airstrikes over Libya destroyed part of Moammar… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch ‘Extraordinary’ Guantanamo Documents Shed New Light on Detainees Hundreds of newly released classified documents revealed details on hundreds of men who have been held -- and are being held -- at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay. Jeffrey Brown discusses the leak, WikiLeaks' involvement and what was… Continue watching
Apr 25 Poll: Egyptians Still Optimistic About Future, Split on Who Should Lead Anti-government protesters in Tahrir Square February 10, one day before President Mubarak resigned. Photo by Getty. Egyptians are still positive about the country's future but uncertain of the prospects for free and fair elections, according to a new… Continue reading
Apr 25 World Week Ahead: Royal Wedding; Libya Attack; Syria Crackdown By Larisa Epatko After months of non-stop crises and economic woes around the world, Britons -- and an expected millions of television viewers globally -- get a respite Friday with the happy event of Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 25 Details Revealed on Gitmo Detainees, Hundreds Escape from Afghan Prison The release of hundreds of classified military documents has provided new details on inmates detained at Guantanamo Bay, as well as new insight on where key plotters were on 9/11. WikiLeaks, previously behind the release of hundreds of diplomatic… Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch News Wrap: Libyan Rebels Retake Key Building From Gadhafi’s Forces In other news Friday, Libyan rebels took back a key building in Misrata after hours of urban battle with forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. The port city has seen power shift back and forth in recent weeks. In Pakistan, U.S. Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch For Syrians, a Sense of Collective Identity Emerges Amid Battle for Reform For Syrians, New Sense of Identity Emerges Amid Battle for Reform… Continue watching