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During 2nd Term, Obama To Pivot To Asia
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
The Two-Way
Death Toll May Rise After More Bodies Found At Algerian Plant
January 20, 2013 More bodies have been reported found at the gas plant in Algeria where a four-day standoff with Islamist militants came to a bloody end on Saturday.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Two-Way
Life In Damascus: Plenty Of Food, Not Enough Electricity
January 19, 2013 The Syrian capital is doing better than most cities, and residents try to maintain a semblance of normalcy. Food shortages have eased, though there are daily power cuts.
The Two-Way
Hostages, Militants Reported Dead After Assault Ends Standoff
January 19, 2013 Algerian special forces stormed a gas installation where militants were holding several hostages on Saturday, according to Algeria's state media. The reports claim 11 militants and seven hostages were killed during a final assault to end the four-day crisis.
Africa
'Algerian Style': Cooperative, To A Point
January 19, 2013 Algeria has been acting alone in the hostage situation at the remote In Amenas natural gas field, relying on its years of experience fighting terrorism internally. It has turned down offers of support and advice from other nations, including the U.S. Yet any anger over Algeria's go-it-alone approach has been muted; the nation is a critical ally of the U.S.
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Two-Way
When To Act? The Dilemma In Every Hostage Crisis
January 18, 2013 The Algerian authorities moved quickly after hostages were taken at a gas plant in the Sahara desert. While details of that operation are still fuzzy, such actions are inherently risky.
Middle East
U.S., Iran Running Low On Options Over Nuclear Program
January 18, 2013 The latest round of talks between international inspectors and Iran showed little progress. More discussions are planned, but 2013 may be the year that the U.S. will decide whether to take military action against Iran.
