British speak out about riots in London British Prime Minister David Cameron is putting 10,000 additional police officers on the streets of London after three days of rioting in the British capital. The BBC's World Have Your Say speaks with London residents about their feelings about the riots.Midday, August 9, 2011
Bloodshed in Syria Bahrain and Kuwait have joined Saudi Arabia in recalling their ambassadors from Damascus, condemning Syria's use of force against the protesters. We discuss developments in Syria as President Bashar al-Assad comes under increased pressure.August 8, 2011
Iran envoy sees release for hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal Iran's ambassador to Iraq said Thursday he
expects two Americans who have been charged with espionage and held
in Tehran for more than two years will be released "very soon."August 4, 2011
Has the Arab Spring already failed? The Arab Spring protests have been hailed as shining examples of democracy-in-action in the Middle East. Yet the Syrian government continues its violent crackdown of protestors in Hama and other cities, while the regimes in Yemen and Bahrain are still in power. The BBC's World Have Your Say hosts a discussion on whether the movement is flagging or if it still has momentum.Midday, August 3, 2011
What is the future of America's relationship with Pakistan? Former deputy secretary of state Jim Steinberg discusses the complicated relationship between the United States and Pakistan. The two countries are key allies in the war on terror but mistrust on both sides is becoming a major problem.Midday, August 1, 2011
Prepared testimony of W. Anders Folk before the Committee on Homeland Security Read the prepared testimony of W. Anders Folk before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the Threat to the Homeland
July 27, 2011.July 27, 2011
U.S. House al-Shabab hearings have Minnesota focus A former federal prosecutor from Minnesota told a congressional committee Wednesday that it's tough to predict the next moves of the Somali terror group al-Shabab.July 27, 2011
Former federal prosecutor for Minn. testifies on al-Shabab Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Anders Folk and St. Paul Police Chief Tom Smith will testify before the Homeland Security Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday.July 27, 2011
How will Norway change after the violent attacks? The BBC's "World Have Your Say" will talk to Norwegians about life after the massacre of more than 90 people. They will share their reactions and their reactions and what the attacks mean for their country.Midday, July 25, 2011
Getting relief to starving Somalis International relief groups are poised to offer food and medicine to millions who are fleeing a drought in Somalia in the middle of civil war. But will insurgient fighters allow western help in for starving people?
We'll ask whether a declaration of famine is enough to help a desperate situation.Midday, July 25, 2011