Iraq DM: Army Won’t Be Ready to Provide Security Until 2020

Iraq DM: Army Won’t Be Ready to Provide Security Until 2020 | Slow training could provide another excuse to stall US pullout

NATO Poised for Enormous Kandahar Offensive

NATO Poised for Enormous Kandahar Offensive | Major city and surrounding province to face massive influx of troops

Iran Blames US For Leaked IAEA Report

Iran Blames US For Leaked IAEA Report | Israeli DM still pressing for ‘action’ against Iran

Video Adds to Questions About Hakimullah’s ‘Death’

Video Adds to Questions About Hakimullah’s ‘Death’ | Latest tape undated, but mocks ‘propaganda’ about his killing

Kurdistan Likely the Big Winner in Iraq Vote

Kurdistan Likely the Big Winner in Iraq Vote | As Shi’ites scramble to form govt, Kurds can name their price

US Eyes Massive Offensive in Kandahar

US Eyes Massive Offensive in Kandahar | Administration officials say Marjah a ‘prelude’

Russia Fumes About US Missiles in Romania

Russia Fumes About US Missiles in Romania | Foreign Ministry had to hear about move in the media

Pakistan Court Blocks Taliban Leaders’ Extradition

Pakistan Court Blocks Taliban Leaders’ Extradition | Legality of key Taliban figures’ detention challenged

Clinton Insists She Pressed Israeli DM on Gaza Blockade

Clinton Insists She Pressed Israeli DM on Gaza Blockade | Mitchell reportedly threatened to resign over stalled peace talks

Kabul Attack Shows Taliban Still Robust

Kabul Attack Shows Taliban Still Robust | As Western officials tout Marjah offensive, another major attack