US, EU Demand Action on North Korea’s Rocket Launch
Voice of America April 5, 2009 The United States and European Union are urging the world to take action after North Korea launched a rocket in defiance of United Nations resolutions. more
Year: 2009
Europeans Offer Few New Troops for Afghanistan
New York Times Global Edition April 4, 2009 With protesters raging outside, NATO leaders on Saturday gave a tepid troop commitment to President Obama’s escalating campaign in Afghanistan, mostly committing soldiers only to a temporary security duty. more
New Words for War
Washington Post April 4, 2009 SECRETARY OF STATE Hillary Rodham Clinton recently confirmed that the Obama administration has dropped the phrase “global war on terror.” She didn’t say why. “I think that speaks for itself. Obviously,” was her elaboration. That raised a few obvious questions: Does the new administration believe the fight against al-Qaeda and […]
Analysis: Some hits, some misses for Obama
Associated Press April 4, 2009 Stop after stop, crowds are thronging, leaders gushing, headlines blaring. Even a roomful of foreign reporters applauded after President Barack Obama’s London news conference. more
That Big Moment for Czechs? Not So Big
New York Times April 3, 2009 When President Obama arrives here on Saturday for a meeting aimed at forging closer trans-Atlantic relations, aides say he has opted for a romantic private dinner with the first lady. That, rather than a glass of Czech beer with Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, who last week invoked Satan’s lair […]