Iraq Election Delayed, Complicating US Pullout Timetable

Iraq Election Delayed, Complicating US Pullout Timetable | Elections pushed back to January 30, 2010

Pakistani Military Killing Fleeing Swati Civilians

Pakistani Military Killing Fleeing Swati Civilians | Helicopters target families fleeing town in Northern Swat

Insurgents Seize Key Somali Town

Insurgents Seize Key Somali Town | Mogadishu cut off from central Somalia

Republicans Laud Obama’s Hawkish Tack

Republicans Laud Obama’s Hawkish Tack | Dems take a “wait and see” approach

Zardari Vows to Expand War Beyond Swat

Zardari Vows to Expand War Beyond Swat | President seeks billions in aid for more war

Obama Emphasizes Iran ‘Threat’ on Eve of Netanyahu Visit

Obama Emphasizes Iran ‘Threat’ on Eve of Netanyahu Visit | President ‘understands’ Iran’s existential threat to Israel

US Drone Strike in North Waziristan Kills 40

US Drone Strike in North Waziristan Kills 40 | Officials claim deadliest attack in tribal areas so far

Maliki Seeks to Limit Power of Sunnis, Kurds

Maliki Seeks to Limit Power of Sunnis, Kurds | Time for “majority rule,” prime minister insists

US Blames Eritrea for Somali Instability

US Blames Eritrea for Somali Instability | State Dept. says Eritrea ‘instrumental’ in support of extremism

‘No Timetable’ as Swat Valley Assault Continues

‘No Timetable’ as Swat Valley Assault Continues | Mingora clash looms