Top UK Defense Official Resigns Over Afghan War

Top UK Defense Official Resigns Over Afghan War | Brown says conflict necessary to defend world

Will Obama Have to Rely on Republicans to Keep Afghan War Going?

Will Obama Have to Rely on Republicans to Keep Afghan War Going? | Polls show only 48% support his handling of conflict

Afghans Brace for Post-Election Violence

Afghans Brace for Post-Election Violence | UN official expresses concern over run-off vote

Camp Ashraf Bloodshed Remains a Thorn in US-Iraq Transition’s Side

Camp Ashraf Bloodshed Remains a Thorn in US-Iraq Transition’s Side | US soldiers stood by while Iraqi soldiers killed exiles

Abkhazia Threatens to Sink Georgian Ships in Response to Naval Blockade

Abkhazia Threatens to Sink Georgian Ships in Response to Naval Blockade | Abkhaz president likens blockade to Somali piracy

Israel May Retroactively Legalize Illegal Settlements

Israel May Retroactively Legalize Illegal Settlements | Potential policy change slammed by anti-settlement groups

Plenty of Threats as Iran ‘Deadline’ Looms

Plenty of Threats as Iran ‘Deadline’ Looms | Despite offer of talks, Western officials still back sanctions

State Department Asks Embattled Blackwater to Continue in Iraq

State Department Asks Embattled Blackwater to Continue in Iraq | Replacement ‘not ready to take over’ for banned group

Officials: US to Add 14,000 Combat Troops in Afghanistan

Officials: US to Add 14,000 Combat Troops in Afghanistan | Escalation could be in addition to troop requests from McChrystal

Afghan Election Results Likely to Be Delayed by Massive Fraud Claims

Afghan Election Results Likely to Be Delayed by Massive Fraud Claims | Holbrooke praises election as great success, defeat for Taliban