Iraqi Forces Take Lead in Combating Extremists
The death of the two most senior leaders of al-Qaida in Iraq shows how Iraqi security forces are increasing their strength and capacity against extremists, Vice President Biden says. Iraqi forces led the April 18 operation that killed Abu Ayyub al-Masri and Abu Umar al-Baghdadi.
Iceland Volcano Has Global Economic Impact
Even if Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano were to immediately stop emitting the clouds of ash that have grounded airlines across Europe since April 14, the economic losses are already huge, with consequences stretching beyond Europe and the airline industry.
First U.S.–African Union Talks Open in Washington
The first U.S.–African Union High Level Bilateral Meetings opens at the U.S. Department of State with the goal of broadening the U.S.-AU relationship and deepening the level of engagement between both parties.
Intense Diplomacy to Strengthen U.S.-Afghan Ties
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and a large contingent of his senior Cabinet officials will come to Washington in May for meetings aimed at strengthening relations between the United States and Afghanistan, says Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Egyptian-Dane Hotel Magnate Exemplifies Entrepreneurial Spirit
An Egyptian Dane who left his birth land more than 40 years ago has become the owner of an international chain of hotels and a beloved humanitarian. Enan Galaly will share his experience at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship April 26-27.