Jun 25 Pakistanis Seek Answers to Water Supply Problems By News Desk Pakistan's aging irrigation infrastructure and years of little rain are adding up to major problems for farmers, prompting the government to subsidize a new drip-style irrigation system. But some farmers still find it too costly to install. Continue reading
Jun 24 In Brazil, Oil Rigs in Sight, but World Cup on Minds As we flew into Rio de Janeiro Wednesday, the city's jagged emerald mountains, sapphire blue waters and ribbon of white beaches seemed as pristine and beautiful as advertised, a natural paradise for residents and vacationers alike. Yet Thursday morning,… Continue reading
Jun 24 Q&A: Medvedev Meets With Obama on Modernization Plan, Arms Control By Larisa Epatko Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met with President Barack Obama Thursday in Washington, where the two were expected to discuss arms control, Iran and economic issues, in their continuing effort to "reset" and strengthen relations. Continue reading
Jun 24 Over Time, Petraeus Tapped to Oversee Combat, Security Operations By Larisa Epatko Army Gen. David Petraeus, currently head of U.S. Central Command, has been called on to lead coalition forces in Afghanistan in place of Gen. Stanley McChrystal. Over the years, Petraeus has overseen troop surges and security efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan… Continue reading
Jun 23 Q&A With Military Historian: Relieving Generals 'Rare' in Time of War By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that he accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation as the top commander in Afghanistan, over critical comments he made in a Rolling Stone article, and would replace him with Gen. David Petraeus, currently head of U.S. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch Nashville Looks to Stage Comeback After Floods Six weeks after record floods devastated Nashville, the city is making a comeback. Jeffrey Brown examines the rebuilding efforts of its citizens and its vibrant music industry. Continue watching
Jun 22 One Acre Fund Aims to Help Farmers in Africa By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy As Africa faces a mounting food shortage, some farmers in Kenya and Rwanda find themselves unable to grow enough food to feed their families and make a living. A non-profit group called the One Acre Fund is attempting to address… Continue reading
Jun 21 Times Square Bomb Suspect Shahzad Pleads Guilty to WMD Charge The Pakistan-born U.S. citizen accused of trying to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square last month pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism-related charges in federal court. Faisal Shahzad, 30, of Bridgeport, Conn., entered a plea to the… Continue reading
Jun 21 Election to Replace Polish President Who Died in Plane Crash Goes to Runoff By Larisa Epatko In Poland, a presidential election held over the weekend to fill the vacancy left when the incumbent died in a plane crash in April, now heads to a runoff on July 4 between the acting president and the late leader's… Continue reading
Jun 21 Former Defense Minister Wins Colombia's Presidency By Larisa Epatko Colombia's former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos handily won the country's top office in a run-off presidential election on Sunday, promising to continue a security campaign against leftist rebels and to broaden economic reforms. Continue reading