Event: Bay of Pigs invasion

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

50 years on, why JFK’s legacy still matters internationally

Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of JFK, began her role on November 18 as US Ambassador to Japan. Kennedy starts her high profile job just days before the 50th anniversary of the assassination of her father.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Castro angered by death rumours

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has criticised rumour-mongers who claim he is on his death bed.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

US leaders’ hall of shame unveiled

FROM engaging in sexual relations with an intern to letting the Vietnam War escalate, US presidents have been blamed for some egregious errors.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2006

Both used and abused, the UN has lost its fundamental legitimacy

ALL SORTS of historical parallels have been invoked to try to make sense of the current international situation surrounding Iraq, from the Suez Crisis to the Bay of Pigs invasion.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002