Chris Woolf
Facing Financial Pressures, Al Jazeera Expands Sports Programming
Once reviled as a pro-terrorist channel, al-Jazeera is now making headway in a new field: sports.
Soldier Complains War and Veterans’ Issues Ignored in US Election Campaign
Some veterans and members of the military are concerned that the war in Afghanistan and issues faced by veterans are being ignored in the election campaign. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Sergeant Jonathan Raab, who wrote a blog post on the issue for the New York Times “At War” blog. Raab is currently deployed in Kuwait with the New York National Guard.
The Life of Actor Herbert Lom
The actor Herbert Lom has died, at 95. He was perhaps best known as Inspector Dreyfus, the long-suffering boss of Inspector Clouseau, in the original Pink Panther movies.
Libyan Who Helped Capture Gaddafi is Killed
One of the men who captured Colonel Gaddafi was buried today. Omran Ben Shabaan was caught on camera last year grabbing the fallen dictator as he emerged from a drain hole. Shabaan also died violently, from injuries he received at the hands of Gaddafi loyalists. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Borzou Daragahi of the Financial Times, in Benghazi.
Ethiopia’s Korean War Hero
In 1953, the United States awarded a Silver Star for gallantry to a young Ethiopian soldier. Captain Mamo Habtewold distinguished himself in the Korean War while his battalion served alongside the US army.
Ambassador’s Death Prompts Libyan Protests for Peace
There has been an outpouring of popular feeling in Libya since the killing of US Ambassador Chris Stevens in early September.
Remembering the Immigrants who Fought in the US Civil War
On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American history, we explore the role of immigrants in the battle, and the Civil War as a whole. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with history blogger and immigrants’ advocate Patrick Young.
Anti-US Protests Spread to Yemen
Demonstrators in Yemen broke into the US embassy there today, to protest an American made movie they deem blasphemous. The riot comes two days after riots at US diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt.
Arrest in Hungary Over War Crimes in 1956 Uprising
Hungary this week detained the first senior communist party official accused of war crimes in crushing the 1956 uprising. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Veronika Gulyas of the Dow Jones news service, in Budapest.
Iran’s Currency Woes
Iran’s currency plunged again Monday, bringing it to a record low against the dollar. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Iranian journalist Nazila Fathi at Harvard University’s Belfer Center to find out what’s going on.
US Designates Haqqani Network ‘Terrorist Organization’
The United States is designating the Haqqani network a terrorist organization. The Haqqanis are the most lethal group in Afghanistan. So some say the designation is overdue. Others worry about the effects on peace talks.
Democratic Convention Garners Global Attention
President Barack Obama speaks to the Democratic National Convention tonight. And just as with Mitt Romney last week in Tampa, the world is watching. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with two foreign correspondents: Laure Mandeville of France’s Le Figaro, and Nathan Guttman of the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.
Syrian Rebels Retreat From Their ‘Alamo’ in Aleppo Neighborhood
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Martin Chulov of Britain’s Guardian newspaper who has just emerged from a week inside the besieged city.
Obama Sets Red-Lines for Syria, Mulls Military Options
Russia has warned against any country acting unilaterally in Syria, a day after President Obama laid down what he called red lines for the United States.
China: Gu Kailai Sentenced
In China, the wife of a disgraced elite politician was sentenced Monday for murder. Gu Kailai received a suspended death sentence.
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