This Week in History, Sep 23 - Sep 29

Sep 23, 1875

EGYPT TELLS US TO CHANGE. President Mohamed Morsi At United Nations.
Egypt’s new leader outlines terms for U.S.-Arab ties during his first trip to the United States saying US must fundamentally change its approach to the Arab world.

IRAQ MISHAPS. What Happened To US Troop Withdrawal Plan?
US was to keep about 5,000 American troops in place, but failed. With Iraq, the goal was to leave behind a stable government, avoid a power vacuum and maintain US influence, but the administration has fallen short of these objectives.

SENKAKU/DIAOYU ISLANDS. Dangerous Waters Ahead.

Unbelievable news...according a new Gallup poll, distrust in the media has finally reached an all-time high, with 60% of respondents having “not very much” or no trust at all. The previous high was 57%, set last Summer.

ANTI-ISLAM FILM. Protests Continue Turning Deadly.
Pakistani police open fire on rioters who were torching a cinema during a protest against "Innocence of Muslims," killing one man.

LAST 33,000 U.S. SURGE TROOPS LEAVE AFGHANISTAN
But deadly insider attacks and a reassessment of how NATO troops partner with Afghans raise questions about how well the military strategy is working.

IPHONE HYSTERIA. Spreads Worldwide
Some Apple fans camped out for days to get their hands on several iPhone 5 just to turn around and flip them for a hefty profit.

ROMNEY CAMPAIGN ADVISER QUITS. Time To Relaunch GOP.
The Republican candidate’s third attempt to relaunch his campaign in as many weeks is undermined as Tim Pawlenty leaves.

EU RESCUE PLAN. Talks Under Way With Spain.
Program will focus on structural reforms to country’s economy long requested by Brussels, rather than new taxes and spending cuts. Meanwhile, Italy slashes growth forecast for 2012. Third largest Euro-zone economy forecasts a contraction of 2.4% this year, twice as deep as expected, as austerity measures hamper fiscal consolidation

World leaders have a wide range of pressing global challenges to address as they convene at the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as he laid out the agenda for the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate.

“This year’s general debate will be among our busiest ever,” Mr. Ban told a press conference at UN Headquarters, referring to the gathering of heads of State and government that kicks off the new session of the Assembly every year. “This reflects the tumultuous times in which we live – a time of turmoil and transition.”