May 09 World Week Ahead: More on bin Laden’s Hideout; Mexico’s Protests By Larisa Epatko This week, we'll take a closer look at Osama bin Laden's lair and what the Pakistani military might have known about it. We'll also explore what comes next for Mexico, where thousands protested growing drug-related violence over the weekend. Continue reading
May 09 For Obama, Back to the To-Do List President Obama returns to the White House last week after trips to Indianapolis and Fort Campbell. Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty Images. Is there any doubt that President Obama woke up Monday morning and thought, "Hey, let's do last… Continue reading
May 09 Obama Describes Risks of Bin Laden Raid, Miss. River Nears Record Levels More than a week since a U.S. military raid on a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, leaders from both countries continue to react to the daring operation that was conducted without Pakistan's consent or knowledge. Continue reading
May 07 Videos Seized from bin Laden’s Compound Released By News Desk // The Pentagon on Saturday released five videos recovered from Osama bin Laden's hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan, revealing the first glimpses of the al-Qaida leader's life behind the compound walls. One video shows a grey-bearded bin Laden wrapped in… Continue reading
May 07 Watch Newly released video of Osama bin Laden practicing a video message Osama bin laden appears in this video, apparently practicing a video message. Continue watching
May 07 Watch Newly released video show Osama bin Laden watching TV Osama Bin Laden Watches Satellite Televison… Continue watching
May 07 Watch Newly released video of Osama bin Laden Osama bin Laden's final video message released by the U.S. government after his death. Continue watching
May 06 Britons Reject Electoral Changes, Dashing Hopes of Minority Party By Larisa Epatko Britain's junior partner in the national coalition, the Liberal Democrats led by Nick Clegg, got a double whammy Friday when they took a beating in local elections and lost a referendum vote that would have changed Britain's electoral system in… Continue reading
May 06 Statement Linked to al-Qaida Confirms Bin Laden Death; Seized Data Indicate Plot to Attack Trains By Tom LeGro A statement posted on militant websites and attributed to al-Qaida appears to confirm the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness." The AP reports that the Internet statement was dated… Continue reading
May 05 Ivory Coast Top Court Calls Ouattara President After Months of Resistance By News Desk Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara (Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty Images) The highest court in Ivory Coast reversed course Thursday and proclaimed Alassane Ouattara president after five months of fighting in the West African nation and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Ouattara was elected… Continue reading