Republican Candidates Critical of Defense Cuts
Republican presidential hopefuls lamented the deep cuts in military spending that are expected in the United States.
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Egyptians Take to Streets, Demand End to Military Rule
Protesters call for free elections.
Spain’s Conservatives Claim Historic Election Win
The opposition People’s Party will replace the socialist administration of Prime Minister Zapatero.
Top Democrat: We Could Have Deficit Deal
John Kerry argues there could be a deficit reduction if only Republicans agree to raise taxes.
Libya’s New Leaders See Violence Continue
With their boogeyman dead, Libya’s interim government must find a way to bring different militia forces together.
America a Pacific Power, “Here To Stay”
Key to Barack Obama’s balancing act with the Chinese is a trade partnership that excludes them.
Republicans Vow to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Nearly all of the Republican presidential hopefuls advocated covert and military action against Iran in a foreign policy debate.
Huntsman Cautions Against Tariffs, Fears Trade War
America’s former ambassador to China rejected tariffs as pandering and warned it could instigate a race to the bottom.
F-35 Not Expected to Enter Service Until 2018
The Air Force doesn’t expect to fly the fifth-generation fighter jet for another seven years.
War Talk Heats Up Between Israel and Iran
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu lobbies his cabinet for a preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
More Tax Increases in France to Balance Budget
The conservative prime minister, François Fillon, unveils another €7 billion worth of austerity measures.
Boehner Confident in Supercommittee’s Success
The Republican leader says he will do everything he can to help lawmakers cut spending.
Sarkozy Claims “Progress” After Summit Disappoints
Although G20 nations agree on nothing substantial, the French president praises their “spectacular progress.”
Japan’s Noda Faces Farmers’ Lobby on Trade Policy
Japan’s prime minister faces opposition against his push to liberalize trade policy.
Greece Calls Referendum on Bailout Plan
“We trust citizens, we believe in their judgment,” said Prime Minister Papandreou. Many of his countrymen oppose the bailout.