Despite Yemeni Optimism, US-Born Cleric Apparently Unharmed

Despite Yemeni Optimism, US-Born Cleric Apparently Unharmed | Family says cleric alive and well

Iran Willing to Perform Nuclear Exchange in Turkey

Iran Willing to Perform Nuclear Exchange in Turkey | Turkish FM offers to help resolve diplomatic standoff

Al-Qaeda Wannabe Lights (Actual and Rhetorical) Fireworks on Airliner

Al-Qaeda Wannabe Lights (Actual and Rhetorical) Fireworks on Airliner | Fireworks, act of terror, or a combination thereof

At Least 27 Killed in Bombings Against Iraqi Shi’ites

At Least 27 Killed in Bombings Against Iraqi Shi’ites | Pilgrims targeted during Ashoura holiday

Yemen Looked to Assassinate Cleric in US-Backed Attack

Yemen Looked to Assassinate Cleric in US-Backed Attack | At least 34 dead in aftermath of air strikes, identities unknown

Netanyahu Courts Livni as Ugly Kadima Split Looms

Netanyahu Courts Livni as Ugly Kadima Split Looms | Fall of opposition party would give Likud stranglehold on power

Senate Poised for Sanctions as Iran Rejects ‘Deadline’ Yet Again

Senate Poised for Sanctions as Iran Rejects ‘Deadline’ Yet Again | Iran FM insists ball in West’s court now

Text Message Brings Christmas Fear to Pakistanis

Text Message Brings Christmas Fear to Pakistanis | Worshipers reluctant to visit churches on holiday

No Christmas for US Troops in Afghanistan

No Christmas for US Troops in Afghanistan | Soldiers coping with warzone none too merry

Blockaded Gazans Look to Smuggle In Christmas

Blockaded Gazans Look to Smuggle In Christmas | Tunnels provide some supplies for ‘low-key’ celebration