Gen. Petraeus: Afghan War Will Take Longer Than Iraq

Gen. Petraeus: Afghan War Will Take Longer Than Iraq | CENTCOM commander hasn’t heard any talk of a timetable

US Drone Down in North Waziristan

US Drone Down in North Waziristan | Taliban claim to have downed and captured drone

Netanyahu Declares Portions of the West Bank ‘Eternally’ Part of Israel

Netanyahu Declares Portions of the West Bank ‘Eternally’ Part of Israel | Peace talks further damaged as PM claims settlement blocs ‘part of Jerusalem’

Iran Eyes Enriching Uranium for Isotopes Itself

Iran Eyes Enriching Uranium for Isotopes Itself | Iran poised to announce ‘scientific breakthrough’

Afghan Parliamentary Election Delayed Four Months

Afghan Parliamentary Election Delayed Four Months | Some NATO members sought even longer delay

US: Up to Palestinians to Revive Peace Talks

US: Up to Palestinians to Revive Peace Talks | Mitchell says Palestinians must accept talks without any conditions

CIA Khost Bombing Sparking Drone Escalation in Pakistan

CIA Khost Bombing Sparking Drone Escalation in Pakistan | Officials expect even more strikes as Pakistan declines new offensives

Gates: Taliban Part of ‘Political Fabric’ of Afghanistan

Gates: Taliban Part of ‘Political Fabric’ of Afghanistan | Says Taliban must ‘help build a 21st century Afghanistan’

Pakistani Army Kills 15 in Surprise North Waziristan Attacks

Pakistani Army Kills 15 in Surprise North Waziristan Attacks | Military declares curfew, attacks violators

Blackwater Fallout: Pakistan’s Senate Demands Interior Minister Resignation

Blackwater Fallout: Pakistan’s Senate Demands Interior Minister Resignation | Govt denies ever denying Blackwater was in Pakistan