Iraqi General, Election Candidate Killed in Separate Attacks

Iraqi General, Election Candidate Killed in Separate Attacks | Defense ministry inspector slain in front of his house

Police Kill Afghan Senator at Baghlan ‘Checkpoint’

Police Kill Afghan Senator at Baghlan ‘Checkpoint’ | Senator’s car didn’t stop at hastily assembled ‘ambush’ checkpoint

Protesters Clash With Police in Iranian City of Esfahan

Protesters Clash With Police in Iranian City of Esfahan | Police attempt to block memorial march

At Least Six Killed in Religious Attacks in Iraq

At Least Six Killed in Religious Attacks in Iraq | Security forces scramble as Christmas, Ashoura provide appealing targets

Guantánamo Closure Delayed Another Year

Guantánamo Closure Delayed Another Year | 2011 ‘at the earliest’

Pakistani Taliban Sending Troops to Afghanistan to Fight US

Pakistani Taliban Sending Troops to Afghanistan to Fight US | US doubts claims, insists no border activity

Musharraf Regrets Amnesty Law

Musharraf Regrets Amnesty Law | Politicians aim to convince court to restore amnesty

Saudi Govt Says 73 Killed in Yemen Conflict

Saudi Govt Says 73 Killed in Yemen Conflict | 470 injured in weeks of fighting

NATO Chief Predicts 2010 ‘Momentum’ in Afghanistan

NATO Chief Predicts 2010 ‘Momentum’ in Afghanistan | Rules out deadline for leaving Afghanistan

Iran: Trigger Allegations a Forgery

Iran: Trigger Allegations a Forgery | Ahmadinejad says ‘unfunny’ claims make him want to ‘puke’