Jun 29 Report: Rating System of Afghan Forces 'Not Reliable' By Larisa Epatko A special inspector general report issued late Monday says the rating system of Afghan security forces is not reliable and training efforts face "serious challenges."… Continue reading
Jun 29 Countries Strive to Return Holocaust-Era Property By News Desk More than 40 nations met a year ago in Prague to discuss restitution for Holocaust victims' stolen property. A year later, the countries met again and signed guidelines on how to return the looted assets. Continue reading
Jun 28 At the G20, a Debate Over Spending and Budget Cuts By Larisa Epatko At the conclusion of the weekend's G20 summit in Canada, countries agreed to cut their deficits over the next three years in order to stabilize the global economy, but maintain flexibility to decide on their own how to do so. Continue reading
Jun 25 Global Leaders Meet at Back-to-Back Economic Summits By Larisa Epatko Leaders of some of the world's largest economies are meeting in Canada over the weekend to focus on nurturing the global economic recovery and facilitating international security and aid. Continue reading
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