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U.S. State Department urges Americans to leave Syria
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans in Syria to leave the country, as the government's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters there has intensified, killing 11 Monday.
Fawaz Gerges, Director of the Middle Easter Centre at the London School of Economics, speaks to American Morning's Kiran Chetry about the situation in Syria.
Britain takes different deficit approach
Both have global economies, but the United States and Britain are taking different approaches to solving the global recession.
Newsweek columnist and historian Niall Ferguson joins AM’s Kiran Chetry live in London to talk about Britain’s approach and how some of those decisions could translate into strategies for recovering the U.S. economy. Ferguson also addresses China’s economy and how it’s monetary policies are having rising influence on the global stage.
London prepares for nearly one million spectators on wedding day
How will police keep safe the nearly one million spectators who will be lining the London streets on Friday for the Royal Wedding?
Roy Ramm, former commander of specialist operations at New Scotland Yard, shares how security is preparing for the big day, how the weather will affect screenings, and how they will react if a disruption occurs.
The planning, Ramm tells AM's Kiran Chetry, has been going on for months. He explains the precautions taken and who police have already pre-screened as potential disruptors.
Pinky up to a proper British tea
Prefer your Royal Wedding with a spot of tea?
AM’s Kiran Chetry kicks off her London at the Dorchester with CNN International’s Zain Verjee. She explores the British tradition over high tea and sandwiches.
Wedding renews U.S., Britain 'unbreakable' bond
American interest in Britain’s upcoming royal wedding is a reflection of the historic bonds the two countries share. Winston Churchill first coined the bond a “special relationship.” The phrase has been renewed throughout the years, but like any relationship it has had it’s ups and down.
AM’s Kiran Chetry traces the two countries’ friendship and diplomacy. When did it begin and at what moments did it fade? Kiran talks to historian David Woolner of the Roosevelt Institute and former British Prime Minster Gordon about the “unbreakable” relationship.
Special courtesy to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library for access to original correspondence between FDR and King George VI.
Hayden Panettiere talks about new film 'Hoodwinked Too!'
The family film Hoodwinked Too!, an animated adaptation of the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood, opens Friday. The film features the voice of actress Hayden Panettiere as “Red”.
CNN’s Ali Velshi and Christine Romans talk to the Panettiere about her latest role.
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