Mahdi Army On the March

Mahdi Army On the March | Years after disbanding, Sadr’s militia is back

US Attends Iran FM’s Dinner in Rare Meeting

US Attends Iran FM’s Dinner in Rare Meeting | US, Britain, France send ‘low level’ diplomats

US: Too Few Afghans to Take Charge of Marjah

US: Too Few Afghans to Take Charge of Marjah | Trained Afghans unwilling to move to tiny farming community

US Sees NY Attack as Pakistani Taliban Retaliation for Drone Strikes

US Sees NY Attack as Pakistani Taliban Retaliation for Drone Strikes | Suspect reportedly met with top TTP leader

Syria: US Sanctions Renewal a Disappointment

Syria: US Sanctions Renewal a Disappointment | Obama: Syria an ‘extraordinary threat’

Punjabi Provincial Govt Shelters Militant Groups

Punjabi Provincial Govt Shelters Militant Groups | Times Square brings renewed focus to Punjab militants

Pakistan FM: Times Square Attack Retaliation for Drones

Pakistan FM: Times Square Attack Retaliation for Drones | Pakistan’s military rejects suggestion of TTP involvement

IAEA Chief Focuses on Convincing Israel to Sign NPT

IAEA Chief Focuses on Convincing Israel to Sign NPT | Seeks international help with establishing nuclear free mideast

Iraqi Political Alliance Formally Gives Shi’ite Clergy Final Say in Govt

Iraqi Political Alliance Formally Gives Shi’ite Clergy Final Say in Govt | Marja’Iya directives are ‘binding’

UK Gitmo Victims Win Battle to Unlock Torture Evidence

UK Gitmo Victims Win Battle to Unlock Torture Evidence | Appeals Court overturns ruling allowing MI5 to use secret evidence