In Nicaragua, Opposition Sees an End Run
President Daniel Ortega has been among the most calculated in the region in stymieing opposition to his bid to maintain power.
Promotional Event Leads to Violence in Paris
Plans by an ambitious Internet marketing company to hand out cash in the streets of Paris went wrong, leading to mayhem near the Eiffel Tower.
Video: Face The Nation, 11.15.09
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Ft. Hood and 9/11 trials in New York. Washington Post’s Dana Priest and CBS’ Juan Zarate on Ft. Hood and Afghanistan. Plus; Bob Schieffer on questions over Ft. Hood.
Obama Pushes Rights With Chinese Students
President Obama said the U.S. would push for freedom of expression, political participation, respect for ethnic minorities and empowering women.
Karzai’s Biggest Threat May Be Corruption
Afghan President Must Clean Up Government
Obama Walks Tightrope in 1st Trip to China
President’s Talks With Beijing Must Balance Trade, Climate Change with Human Rights, Iran Sanctions
Leaders: Copenhagen May Not Produce Treaty
Climate Change Agreement Put Off to Second Meeting in Mexico City Next Year
Video: Dazzling Dominoes
A new world record was set for Dominoes as an amazing display was crafted and broadcasted on Dutch television as over 4.5 million dominoes fell
In China, Obama to Press for Tough Stance on Iran
President Obama will push China s leaders to get on board for possible tough new sanctions against Iran.
At Shanghai Forum, Obama Stresses Freedoms
Speaking to Chinese University Students at Town Hall-Style Event, President Criticizes China’s Restrictions on Internet Use
Mexico’s Drug Violence Gives Rise To Vigilantism
Frustration among Mexicans over President Felipe Calderon’s inability to stem drug violence is spawning acts of vigilantism. Local officials and average citizens are taking it upon themselves to stop the violence in their neighborhoods.
Obama to Myanmar: Free Opposition Leader
President Becomes Most Powerful Official to Advocate Pro-Democratic Aung San Suu Kyi’s Release From Military
Yemen Finds Dreamland of Architecture
Traditions in Yemen have stayed largely alive because of deep poverty and long isolation, making the capital s Old City one of the world s architectural gems.
Video: Hoekstra On Ft. Hood And 9/11 Trials
Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) spoke with Bob Schieffer on the latest in the Ft. Hood investigation and Sept. 11th trials in New York. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) also weighs in.
Bring on the Daisies, and Those Acts of Kindness
Young volunteers handing out long-stemmed yellow gerbera daisies in Singapore were the latest effort by the government to transform its public into ideal citizens.
