France, Mali Secure Timbuktu, America Expands Support
French and Malian forces drive the rebels back as the United States pledge more help.
Year: 2013
Iraq Rushes to Contain Violence After Shooting
Iraq tries to prevent escalation after Sunni protesters are killed by government forces.
Clegg “Not Going to Change Course” on Budget Policy
The deputy prime minister says Britain cannot return to the “bad old days” of borrowing.
Italy’s Left Rules Out Centrist Coalition After Election
Italy’s left-wing parties do not want to prop up another government led by Mario Monti.
Leftist Former Prime Ministers Wins Czech Presidency
Miloš Zeman is expected to support a more pro-European policy.
Rebels’ Resolve Wavers As France Pushes North in Mali
Driven out of another stronghold by French forces, a split emerged among Mali’s Islamists.
Aristocrat, Leftist Square Off in Czech Presidential Election
Both candidates favor stronger relations with the rest of the European Union.
Clegg Criticizes Cuts as Britain Slides Into Recession
The Liberal Democrat leader questions the coalition government’s austerity program.
Italy’s Monti Open to Broad Coalition, Left Surges
Mario Monti is willing to govern with the right, provided Silvio Berlusconi resigns.
Monti, Rutte Advocate Transatlantic Trade Zone
The Italian and Dutch prime minister argue it is “crucial” to expand trade between America and Europe.
Egypt Suffers Foreign Exchange, Fuel Shortages
The new Islamist government hasn’t been able to remedy Egypt’s economic problems.
CIA Control of Drone Program Undermines Accountability
Military control of the program would improve transparency and legislative oversight.
Cameron Backs Membership After Announcing Referendum
A referendum on European Union membership could wreck the British premier’s future.
NATO Confident Afghan Army Ready to Take Over
Despite improvements in the force, the Afghan army will likely need help after 2014.
Israel’s Netanyahu Loses Seats, Maintains Plurality
Exit polls put Israel’s prime minister on track to win reelection, if with a smaller majority.