Pakistan Captures ‘Mountain Stronghold,’ 15 Killed

Pakistan Captures ‘Mountain Stronghold,’ 15 Killed | ‘Intense bombardment’ as offensive in South Waziristan continues

Both Afghan Candidates Want Major Escalation of US Troops

Both Afghan Candidates Want Major Escalation of US Troops | Abdullah joins Karzai in calling for ‘dramatic increase’ in foreign troops

IAEA Inspectors Tour Iran’s Qom Facility

IAEA Inspectors Tour Iran’s Qom Facility | Western ‘suspicions’ remain despite transparency

Despite Mounting Pressure, Grim Prospects for Election Law

Despite Mounting Pressure, Grim Prospects for Election Law | Iraqi general cites ‘Plan B’ as election doubts grow

Karzai Questions US ‘Reliability’ as Partner

Karzai Questions US ‘Reliability’ as Partner | As run-off looms, Afghan President returns to time-honored anti-US rhetoric

Kabul Police Clash With Protesters at Major Anti-US Rally

Kabul Police Clash With Protesters at Major Anti-US Rally | Top MP assures parliamentary support for protesters amid reports of US mosque bombing, Qu’ran burning

At Least 147 Killed in Baghdad Bombings

At Least 147 Killed in Baghdad Bombings | Provincial govt building destroyed in deadliest attack in years

US Drone Attacks Bajaur, Killing 27

US Drone Attacks Bajaur, Killing 27 | Rare attack outside Waziristan may portend escalation

US Announces Military Base in Romania to Become “Permanent”

US Announces Military Base in Romania to Become “Permanent” | Enduring US presence at site used in Iraq invasion, CIA renditions

Somali Insurgents Condemn AU for Shelling Civilians

Somali Insurgents Condemn AU for Shelling Civilians | Retaliation threatened against Uganda, Burundi