International

Banning the Veil

Banning the Veil

July 13, 2010

France’s lower house of Parliament votes on a proposed ban on face-covering veils. It's likely to become law, but may not survive a court challenge: Religious freedom, women's rights and fears of anti-Islamic sentiment.

News Roundup - Hour 2

News Roundup - Hour 2

July 9, 2010

The Friday News Roundup. Cuba says it will release dozens of political prisoners, suspected al Qaeda operatives are arrested in Norway and the latest in the Russia spy incident.

The Future of BP and the Gulf Spill Claims and Clean-up

The Future of BP and the Gulf Spill Claims and Clean-up

July 8, 2010

The Gulf Coast oil disaster and who will get what from BP.

U.S. - Israeli relations

U.S. - Israeli relations

July 7, 2010

An update on U.S.- Israeli relations: prospects for direct Israeli- Palestinian peace talks, and concerns about nuclear non-proliferation in the Middle East.

News Roundup - Hour 2

July 2, 2010

General Petraeus takes over in Afghanistan. Russia denies charges of spying in the U.S. And new estimates of al Qaeda strength. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

Alleged Russian Spy Ring

Alleged Russian Spy Ring

June 30, 2010

Moscow has denounced the arrest of 11 people accused of being part of a Russian spy network operating in the U-S: What's behind the charges and implications for U-S-Russian relations.

News Roundup - Hour 2

News Roundup - Hour 2

June 25, 2010

In Afghanistan, General Petraeus is in and General McChrystal out. China says its currency can fluctuate and the U.S. wins a thriller at the World Cup. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news...

Budrus:  A Palestinian Village and Documentary Film

Budrus: A Palestinian Village and Documentary Film

June 24, 2010

The story a Palestinian community organizer who united Fatah, Hamas and Israelis in an unarmed movement to save his village from destruction by the Israeli security barrier.

Treating Soldiers with Brain Injuries

Treating Soldiers with Brain Injuries

June 24, 2010

Treating soldiers with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

 China's Currency Valuation

China's Currency Valuation

June 22, 2010

The U.S. welcomed China's decision to allow the value of its currency to rise against the dollar, but the long-term implications are unclear. Diane and guests explore what Chinese exchange rate flexibility could mean for the U.S. and the...

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