U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says advances in treatment and prevention have put the goal of an “AIDS-free generation” within reach worldwide. Speaking at the U.S. National Institutes of Health Tuesday, Clinton said U.S.-led efforts have helped set the stage to change the course of the pandemic. She described an AIDS-free generation as one […]
Clinton Says ‘AIDS-Free Generation’ Within Reach
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 3:30 pm (UTC-5)
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UN Reports Security Council Divided on Palestinians
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
A draft report from the U.N. Security Council says members cannot reach a decision on whether to admit the Palestinian territories as a member state. The report by the Security Council membership committee was leaked to news outlets Tuesday. The Palestinians needed at least nine votes in the 15-member Security Council for their membership application […]
Berlusconi To Resign — After Economic Reforms
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is to resign after parliament passes crucial economic reforms aimed at stabilizing Italy’s economy. Italian President Giorgio Napolitano made the announcement just hours after Mr. Berlusconi won a crucial budget vote in parliament on Tuesday, but lost the support of a majority of lawmakers for his weakened government. While 308 […]
Reports Greece Has Interim PM
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
State-run Greek television is reporting that economist Lucas Papademos will be the country’s interim prime minister as the debt-ridden country struggles to meet the demands of international creditors. Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou, who is resigning as the country’s leader, worked on an agreement Tuesday night with opposition leader Antonis Samaras on a power-sharing coalition […]
IAEA Reports ‘Credible’ Information Iran Developing Nuclear Weapon Design
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it has “credible” information that Iran has engaged in activities aimed towards the development of nuclear weapons. In a report released in Vienna Tuesday, the U.N. agency says the information “indicates” that Iran has worked on the “design” of a nuclear weapon, including the “testing of components.” The report […]
A Look at Iran’s Main Nuclear Sites
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Iran’s disputed nuclear program includes uranium enrichment, electricity generation and research at several facilities. They are operating under international inspection or are in the process of being built. Here is an overview of Iran’s main nuclear facilities: Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility Iran’s uranium enrichment program is based in the central city of Natanz. The site […]
Timeline of Iran’s Nuclear Dispute with the IAEA
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
Here is a timeline of Iran’s dispute with the International Atomic Energy Agency over the Iranian nuclear program: 2003 IAEA accuses Iran of hiding nuclear activities from its inspectors for 18 years, gives Tehran until the end of October to prove it is not pursuing a nuclear weapons program. In December, Iran tells IAEA it […]
Flawed U.S. Gun-Tracking Program’s Effects to Linger
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the effects of a failed investigation into weapons-trafficking on the U.S.-Mexico border will be felt for years to come. Holder spoke Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a hearing on the so-called “Fast and Furious” operation meant to track guns bought in the United States and smuggled into […]
Reports Greece Has Interim PM; Italy’s Berlusconi Survives Vote
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:35 pm (UTC-5)
State-run Greek television is reporting that economist Lucas Papademos will be the country’s interim prime minister as the debt-ridden country struggles to meet the demands of international creditors. Socialist Prime Minister George Papandreou, who is resigning as the country’s leader, worked on an agreement Tuesday night with opposition leader Antonis Samaras on a power-sharing coalition […]
Self-Made Berlusconi: Power, Pizzaz and Faux-Pas
Posted November 8th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is no stranger to the spotlight. The self-made media mogul has been elected prime minister three times, recently telling political supporters Italy had “no alternative” to his leadership, though he also said being prime minister was a “burden that I personally would be glad to be rid of.” Through it […]
