Chris Woolf
Syria Crisis: War Closing in on Damascus
The civil war in Syria is closing in on the capital, Damascus. There have been a series of bomb attacks in and around the city this week.
US Criticized in Europe on Torture and Rendition Cases
Two cases involving CIA torture and extraordinary rendition of terror suspects made the news Thursday. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from the BBC’s Dominic Casciani.
Lone Soccer Fan in Stadium Captures Italian Hearts
Soccer fan, Arrigo Brovedani, was surprised to find himself all alone in the visitors’ stand when he went to an away game for his beloved Udinese. His loyalty has now made him a minor celebrity in Italy.
British Based Banks Agree to Historic Settlement to Avoid US Prosecution
HSBC and Standard Chartered are together paying over two billion dollars to the US government, to avoid charges of money laundering on a massive scale, and violating sanctions against countries like Iran.
Washington’s Tepid Response to Drama in Egypt
The US response to the crisis in Egypt has so far been tepid, a simple plea for no more violence. Middle East expert Michael Hanna explains why Washington is so quiet to anchor Marco Werman.
Cairo Protests Turn Violent
Protests in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, turned violent Wednesday. Supporters and opponents of President Morsi clashed near the presidential palace. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with one of the protesters, a young student named Merna el-Bari.
Cuba Proposes Exchange Deal for Imprisoned American, Alan Gross
Cuba has held American Alan Gross for the past three years for distributing illegal communications equipment on behalf of the US government.
Protests at Bradley Manning Wikileaks Hearing
Protests marked the first day of a pre-trial hearing at Fort Meade, Maryland, in the case of Bradley Manning, the US Army private who leaked thousands of documents to the website WikiLeaks.
Firestorm Engulfs Bangladesh Clothing Factory
Thousands of angry textile workers protested in Bangladesh on Monday demanding better safety standards, after a factory fire killed more than 100 people this past weekend.
Congo Rebels Seize Key City of Goma
Rebels in the Demcratic Republic of Congo have seized the key city of Goma, a city at the heart of a region enormously rich in natural resources.
Bird Population on Decline in Britain
A new report shows a sharp decline in the number of birds in the UK. There is a similar trend in US. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from one of the repor’s authors, Richard Gregory of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
BBC Journalist’s Son Killed in Gaza Conflict
The violence between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in Gaza escalated further on Thursday. Several rockets fired from Gaza landed inside Israel, where three people were killed. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is continuing to hit militant targets in Gaza. Anchor Aaron Schachter speaks with the BBC’s Paul Danahar in Gaza for the latest.
Founder of McAfee in Hiding After Murder in the Caribbean
John McAfee is still on the lam. The founder of the anti-virus software company is reportedly hiding in the jungles of the central American nation of Belize. McAfee is wanted for questioning in connection with the apparent murder of his next-door neighbor on Sunday. From his hide-out, the British-born millionaire fugitive today contacted Josh Davis, a journalist with Wired, to again protest his innocence. McAfee claims he’s a victim of a government conspiracy. Anchor Marco Werman gets the latest from Josh Davis of Wired.
Afghans Shocked by Scandals Among US Generals
The US commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen, is under investigation for inappropriate communications with a Florida woman. It’s the same woman whose complaint exposed the affair which led to the resignation of CIA director, David Petraeus. The scandals are leaving many in Afghanistan with concerns, as anchor Marco Werman hears from the BBC’s Bilal Sarwary in Kabul.
General Petraeus’s Positive Legacy
The Petraeus affair could have political and intelligence repercussions. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Michael O’Hanlon, a senior fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution.
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