by Melissa Benson | Apr 19, 2011 | National Security, Topics
WASHINGTON –Their message was clear: the discussion over the future of Sudan isn’t over yet. But African leaders charged with overseeing the peaceful division of Sudan said Tuesday they are hopeful that most of the issues plaguing the country as it prepares to...
by Melissa Benson | Apr 13, 2011 | Education
WASHINGTON Diplomacy took a backseat to head-to-head competition Tuesday night as chefs from 12 countries vied for the title of top embassy chef. The third Embassy Chef Challenge, sponsored by by Cultural Tourism DC at the Ronald Reagan Building and International...
by Melissa Benson | Apr 13, 2011 | National Security
North Dakota and Minnesota are struggling to clean up in the wake of the Red River flooding this year. President Obama declared several counties disaster areas on April 7, and federal aid has gone out to help with the cleanup. However, some say it’s not enough....
by Melissa Benson | Apr 7, 2011 | National Security
Controversial Catholic priest Roy Bourgeois has been in front of the White House this week to call for an executive order from President Barack Obama to close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly known as the School of the Americas)....
