Sunday, July 20, 2008

Suicide claims about UK hostage

There are claims that one of five British men kidnapped in Iraq last year has taken his own life.

Iraqi PM: US Should Leave As Soon As Possible

Man shot by mother arraigned

Immigrant Families In 'Limbo'

Forrest Sawyer examines a group of 400 undocumented immigrant workers in the U.S., who claim that they have been unfairly treated by federal officials and customs agents as they struggle to survive.

Obama Tours Afghanistan

Barack Obama traveled to Eastern Afghanistan, as Al-Qaida and Taliban forces have increased their attacks in this region. Lara Logan reports on the Democratic presidential candidate's journey.

Barack Obama Video Address at Netroots Nation

Hope lives on for Russia's dead monk

Buddhists in Russia are hoping for a revival of their faith, which was almsot wiped out under Joseph Stalin, the Soviet leader.

Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports on one Buddhist monk whose body has lived on, despite his death more than 80 years ago.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Obama meets troops in Afghanistan

Obama in Afghanistan

Discussion of Barack Obama's Visit to Afghanistan

Iran Nuclear Program Freeze

Officials have discussed a freeze on Iran's nuclear development program, which would then lead several Western nations to freeze any new sanctions against Iran. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Geneva.

Obama Meets Afghan Leaders, Makes Stop in Kuwait

Senator Barack Obama, undertaking a campaign-season tour of combat zones and foreign capitals, began his first-ever visit to Afghanistan as part of an official congressional delegation that landed in Kabul.

Can the netroots change politics?

Matt Stoller of MyDD and openleft says the netroots don't yet have the strength to leverage real power

Obama "can't wear white" to inauguration

At 'Netroots Nation' conference, bloggers forgive Obama over FISA vote

McCain supporter's Muslim comments

A high-profile supporter of Sen. John McCain made some controversial remarks about Muslims.

McCain on Iraq

CNN's Jonathan Mann takes a look at Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain most famous visit to Iraq.

Pope sorry for clergy's 'evil' acts

Pope Benedict XVI has apologised for the sexual abuses committed by Roman Catholic clergy in Australia.

During a mass in Sydney on Saturday, the pope described the acts as "evil", a grave betrayal of trust and as bringing great shame on the Catholic church.

Victims say the issue has been covered up and apologies do not go far enough.

The pope is in Sydney for World Youth Day, a global celebration meant to inspire a new generation of Catholics.

However, his 10-day visit, which ends on Monday, has been overshadowed by the issue of child sex abuse.

Healthcare in USA Part 2

Healthcare in America, a slow-motion disaster with tens of millions unable to afford basic treatment.In one thousand rural counties, life expectancy is actually dropping. While presidential candidates promise change, free clinics struggle with overwhelming demand. Inside USA travels to the forgotten America to meet the people on the frontline.

Healthcare in USA Part 1

Healthcare in America, a slow-motion disaster with tens of millions unable to afford basic treatment.In one thousand rural counties, life expectancy is actually dropping. While presidential candidates promise change, free clinics struggle with overwhelming demand. Inside USA travels to the forgotten America to meet the people on the frontline.

Obama Arrives in Afghanistan

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is in Afghanistan after a stop in Kuwait where he ate with U.S. military members and played some basketball. He says he's learning a few things already.

Obama: "morale with the troops is high. I think the logistical work that's being done, the execution by our armed forces, our men and women in uniform, is outstanding. What I still have not gotten a strong sense of is our long-term strategy."

Underage sex flourishes in Russia

Statistics in Russia show more and more teenagers start having sex at an early age. While some believe it's a personal choice there are those who are convinced quick action is needed to curb the dangerous trend. One out of ten Russian children has had sex under the age of fifteen

Bush shifiting towards Obama's Policies?

Where in the World is Obama?

Trained Dogs Search for Missing Florida Toddler

After arresting the mother of a toddler who went more than a month ago, authorities are using cadaver-sniffing dogs to search the property of the toddler's grandparents.

Iraq: Women on the front lines

85-Year-Old Woman Boxing Champ

She may be riddled with arthritis, but 85-year-old Thelma Tavares still loves the sport of boxing. Steve Hartman visits Thelma in Reno, Nev., where she continues to inspire many in her community.

Japan's Fat Problem

As Japanese citizens continue to gain weight from American-style diets, officials will now penalize corporations if they are unable to get employees to slim down. Barry Petersen reports from Tokyo.

Passenger describes scary moment on CLT flight

There were some terrifying moments at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Thursday night when a Delta jet arriving from Atlanta had to suddenly make an abrupt missed approach.

Obama's trip abroad

Mark Preston discusses Barack Obama's upcoming overseas trip and Congress' low approval ratings.