Iraq’s Post-Election Mess Could Take Months to Unravel
Iraq’s Post-Election Mess Could Take Months to Unravel | Challenges mount and coalition-building seems difficult as ever
Karzai’s Brother to Stay in Power Despite Heroin Trade Claims
Karzai’s Brother to Stay in Power Despite Heroin Trade Claims | Kandahar strongman rumored to be at center of drug trade
US Pushes Israel for Four-Month Freeze on E. Jerusalem Settlements
US Pushes Israel for Four-Month Freeze on E. Jerusalem Settlements | ‘No comment’ from Israel on proposal
Sadr Bloc to Hold ‘Binding’ Referendum on Next Iraq PM
Sadr Bloc to Hold ‘Binding’ Referendum on Next Iraq PM | Kingmaker faction seeks views on partners
Chechen Rebel Leader Claims Credit for Moscow Bombing, Vows More
Chechen Rebel Leader Claims Credit for Moscow Bombing, Vows More | Attacks ‘retaliation’ for Russian military attacks, says self-styled ‘Emir’
Afghan Parliament Rejects Karzai Attempt to Control UN Election Watchdog
Afghan Parliament Rejects Karzai Attempt to Control UN Election Watchdog | Ruling could delay election, but may not stop Karzai’s power grab
Reports Claim China On Board for Iran Sanctions
Reports Claim China On Board for Iran Sanctions | Iranian envoy heads to China for talks
Pentagon Mulls Military Support for Somali Offensive
Pentagon Mulls Military Support for Somali Offensive | US diplomats meeting with Somali govt in Kenya
Pakistani Supreme Court Jails Accountability Chief
Pakistani Supreme Court Jails Accountability Chief | Battle over immunity comes to a head
UN Report Details Pervasive Corruption in Afghanistan
UN Report Details Pervasive Corruption in Afghanistan | Corrupt Karzai govt fueling rising poverty
