Middle East
President Bush returns to Mideast on Israeli anniversary
By John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji May 13, 2008, 10:07 AM
President Bush is going to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Egypt for meetings with Middle Eastern leaders this week. Few are optimistic for major diplomatic results despite a schedule filled with world leaders.
An escalation of violence in Lebanon
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Noel King May 09, 2008, 05:45 AM
Lebanon was gripped by violence Thursday as supporters of the Western-backed government and opposition Hezbollah clashed in the streets, following the government’s decision to shut down Hezbollah’s private phone network. The fighting sparked fears of a new civil war.
Betting on the oil markets
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Sitara Nieves April 23, 2008, 10:16 PM
The last time that we saw gas prices rising this quickly was in the 1970s, when Americans responded by cutting their gas use by 30 percent.
Lisa Margonelli, author of "Oil on the Brain: Adventures from Pump to Pipeline," says the high price of oil is, in part, driven by one group of people that surprised us: oil speculators.
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by annie farrell, May 13, 07:10AM
on An escalation of violence in Lebanon