Nigeria: Sectarian Violence Kills Over 500

Nigeria: Sectarian Violence Kills Over 500 | Cattle herders attacked village, sparking clashes

In Iraq, Voting Ends and the Real Quest for Power Begins

In Iraq, Voting Ends and the Real Quest for Power Begins | Various blocs will scramble to assemble support from Kurds, independents

China Reiterates Opposition to Iran Sanctions

China Reiterates Opposition to Iran Sanctions | Sanctions aren’t a solution, Chinese envoy notes

Iran ‘Ready’ for Third-Party Enrichment With New Countries

Iran ‘Ready’ for Third Party Enrichment With New Countries | As P5+1 deal sours, new thirdparty sought-

Militant Clash Leaves 60 Fighters, 19 Civilians Dead in Northern Afghanistan

Militant Clash Leaves 60 Fighters, 19 Civilians Dead in Northern Afghanistan | Baghlan Province faces growing unrest between rival factions

Karzai to Pay Families for NATO’s December Massacre of Schoolchildren

Karzai to Pay Families for NATO’s December Massacre of Schoolchildren | Kunar raid killed nine innocent children

Pakistan: American al-Qaeda Spokesman Captured

Pakistan: American al-Qaeda Spokesman Captured | Pakistani officials say Gadahn was captured days ago

At Least 54 Killed in Iraq Vote Violence

At Least 54 Killed in Iraq Vote Violence | As polls close, fears of post-election fraud mount

Obama Seeks China ‘Exemption’ From Iran Sanctions

Obama Seeks China ‘Exemption’ From Iran Sanctions | Move outrages Japan, South Korea

Pentagon to Review Blackwater Conduct in Afghanistan

Pentagon to Review Blackwater Conduct in Afghanistan | Downplays chances of ending use of Blackwater, however