Tony Blair

Information overload existed for millennia says historian

Environment

Smart phones and wi-fi make some people feel overwhelmed with information, but the problem has been around for thousands of years.

The World

National Intelligence Director to step down

Global Politics

Ukraine waits in suspense, and China blocks embarrassing details of secret bank accounts

Global Scan

New evidence suggests systematic torture by Syria’s government

Global Scan
The World

BRITISH LABOR PARTY: NEW ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA?

Blair on Climate Change

British Prime Minister Tony Blair hosts a conference on climate change and, in an apparent shift of strategy, stresses technology over treaties as key to curbing greenhouse gas emissions.

The World

Tony Blair testifies to Iraq War Inquiry

Global Politics

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is making his highly anticipated appearance before a public inquiry in London today. BBC’s Political correspondent Rob Watson joins us with the reaction to the former British prime minister’s testimony.

The World

Britain: Questioning the Iraq War

Global Politics

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will launch an inquiry into the Iraq War, which has been largely unpopular in the U.K. Joining The Takeaway is BBC Political Correspondent Nick Childs to talk about the inquiry.

The World

British inquiry into Iraq war continues

Conflict & Justice

Tony Blair’s view on regime change ‘tightened’ after a private meeting with President Bush in 2002. Laura Lynch continues coverage into the 2003 invasion.

The World

Britain’s inquiry into Iraq war

Conflict & Justice

On Day Two of a British inquiry into the Iraq War is generating fresh questions as to why Tony Blair pushed ahead with the invasion. The World’s Laura Lynch reports from London.