Iraq Election Law Delay Imperils US Pullout

Iraq Election Law Delay Imperils US Pullout | As deadline looms, Iraqis still far from approving law

At Least Eight Civilians Killed as Pakistani Military Bombs South Waziristan

At Least Eight Civilians Killed as Pakistani Military Bombs South Waziristan | Roughly 200,000 civilians have fled amid fear of impending offensive

Russia Retains Option of Preemptive Nuclear Strike

Russia Retains Option of Preemptive Nuclear Strike | Kremlin announces non-specific revisions to doctrine

Kerry: No Conditions on Pakistan Aid Package

Kerry: No Conditions on Pakistan Aid Package | Administration still struggling to sell plan to Pakistanis

Pentagon Denies Hidden Troop Hike as 13,000 More Will Head to Afghanistan

Pentagon Denies Hidden Troop Hike as 13,000 More Will Head to Afghanistan | Deployment won’t bring overall number past 68,000 ‘this year’

Russia Rejects US Threats for Iran Sanctions

Russia Rejects US Threats for Iran Sanctions | US remains hopeful Russia will back anti-Iran sanctions

Ten, Including Awakening Forces Leader, Slain in Iraq Bombings

Ten, Including Awakening Forces Leader, Slain in Iraq Bombings | Local Awakening leader was responsible for high profile arrests

Karzai Lauds Election as ‘Victory’ for Afghan People

Karzai Lauds Election as ‘Victory’ for Afghan People | Claims ‘grave doubts’ about investigation

Pakistani High Court Hears Challenge to Mass Arrest of Mehsud Tribesmen

Pakistani High Court Hears Challenge to Mass Arrest of Mehsud Tribesmen | Has one of FATA’s largest tribes been declared an enemy of the state?

Pakistani Jets Bomb South Waziristan Homes Near Afghan Border

Pakistani Jets Bomb South Waziristan Homes Near Afghan Border | Long promised offensive still ‘imminent’