US Downplays Hopes for Afghan Reconciliation

US Downplays Hopes for Afghan Reconciliation | Timing ‘not right,’ Gates insists

Maliki Backers Threaten ‘Escalation’ Over Lack of Recount

Maliki Backers Threaten ‘Escalation’ Over Lack of Recount | IHEC maintains opposition to manual recount

Renewed Push for Iran Sanctions Targets China, Turkey

Renewed Push for Iran Sanctions Targets China, Turkey | Chinese officials agree to talks, reject sanctions

Pakistan Parliament to Curb Zardari’s Powers as Court Battle Looms

Pakistan Parliament to Curb Zardari’s Powers as Court Battle Looms | Zardari still ignoring December ruling on immunity

US: Iran ‘Training’ Taliban Fighters

US: Iran ‘Training’ Taliban Fighters | Accusations appear based on weekend claims

Britain Ousts Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Forgeries

Britain Ousts Israeli Diplomat Over Dubai Forgeries | Israeli officials slam British ‘hypocrisy’

Netanyahu Threatens to Delay Peace Talks as New Settlements Approved

Netanyahu Threatens to Delay Peace Talks as New Settlements Approved | Israeli PM courts support from Congress

Maliki Aide: We Won’t Recognize Election Results

Maliki Aide: We Won’t Recognize Election Results | Cites ‘surprising’ gains by Allawi bloc

Netanyahu Rebukes Obama in AIPAC Speech

Netanyahu Rebukes Obama in AIPAC Speech | Slams ‘unjust accusations’ against Israel

Allawi Won’t Accept ‘One-Man Rule’ for Maliki

Allawi Won’t Accept ‘One-Man Rule’ for Maliki | Grand coalition govt remains ‘possible’