Nov 19th, 2008 · Tempers flared in Iraq's Parliament hall Wednesday as lawmakers debated whether to ratify a new security agreement with the United States — one that calls for the withdrawal of American forces by the end of 2011.
Nov 17th, 2008 · Iraq's parliament could vote as early as this week on a security pact with the United States that would allow American forces to remain for three more years. The Iraqi Cabinet overwhelmingly approved the deal Sunday.
Nov 15th, 2008 · Guest Host Lynn Neary speaks with the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, John Bruton, about international expectations at this weekend's G-20 economic summit.
Nov 14th, 2008 · As the economic meeting approaches this weekend, expectations of concrete progress are diminishing. On the bright side even if nothing gets accomplished, fed-up leaders get to vent at the United States for messing up the world, one analyst says.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Tell Me More begins its series, A Global Memo To The President, which highlights what other countries look forward to in an Obama administration, including what new foreign policy initiatives they expect to see from the U.S. In this installment, South Africa Ambassador to the United States, Welile Nhlapo, shares his thoughts on President-elect Obama administration's foreign policy goals.
Nov 12th, 2008 · For years, many of the best foreign athletes have come to the United States to advance their careers. Commentator Frank Deford sees a reverse trend: elite athletes leaving the U.S. to play abroad.
Nov 9th, 2008 · The Mideast "quartet" of peacemakers meet today in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to chart a way forward in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations that have largely stalled because of electoral politics in both Israel and the United States. NPR's Eric Westervelt reports.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki declared today a national holiday to honor the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Obama, who's father was Kenyan, has become a hero in the East African country. NPR's East Africa Correspondent Gwen Thompkins discusses the significance of Obama's win and how people are celebrating.