Dec 3rd, 2008 · Former CIA official John Brennan, once considered the top choice to serve as CIA director in President-elect Barack Obama's administration, was pressured by the transition team to pull his name from consideration, according to friends and former intelligence associates.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · India has demanded that neighboring Pakistan take "strong action" against those responsible for the Mumbai attacks, and the U.S. has pressured Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit India on Wednesday.
Nov 2nd, 2008 · The U.S. has launched a series of air strikes in Pakistan, aimed pressuring militants suspected of running anti-U.S. raids into Afghanistan. But this past week, the Pakistani government lodged a formal complaint and demanded a halt to the strikes. Journalist Ahmed Rashid in Lahore, Pakistan, tells host Liane Hansen how the U.S. could respond.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · The White House is pressuring Congress to pass a $700 billion rescue package the financial sector. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the Bush Administration's bill is a starting point, but is by no means the final product. Democratic lawmakers say they want to include more oversight, bankruptcy changes and executive pay caps.
Aug 29th, 2008 · The Justice Department on Thursday announced new guidelines for investigating corporate crime cases. The changes follow criticism that prosecutors went too far in pressuring companies to cooperate with criminal probes, and restricted individual defendants' rights.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Wal-Mart is denying reports that company officials encouraged store managers to "vote Republican" in November. Company officials are said to be concerned that a Democratic victory would make it easier for employees to unionize. Labor unions say the meetings amount to intimidation. Missy Shelton reports from member station KSMU.
Jun 24th, 2008 · Zimbabwe's stormy political climate is worsening in the lead-up to Friday's runoff election. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulled out of the election on Sunday for fear of violence and world leaders are pressuring the country to scrap the run-off entirely.
May 8th, 2008 · U.S. officials are pressuring Yemen to get tougher on militants, including those involved in the bombing of the USS Cole in 2000. Yemeni officials say the government isn't strong enough to defeat the extremists militarily, and warn that Washington's hard stance could backfire.