Afghan Govt Blames ‘Foreign Contracts’ for Corruption

Afghan Govt Blames ‘Foreign Contracts’ for Corruption | Says donor nations to blame for disappearing aid

Obama Calls for ‘Civilian Force’ as Large as the Military

Obama Calls for ‘Civilian Force’ as Large as the Military | Says military ‘overburdened’ and he needs another nation building force

Afghanistan’s Record June Toll: 103 NATO Troops Slain

Afghanistan’s Record June Toll: 103 NATO Troops Slain | With summer in full swing, Afghan violence soaring

Shi’ite Bloc Would Trim Next Iraqi PM’s Powers

Shi’ite Bloc Would Trim Next Iraqi PM’s Powers | Tensions rise as Sadr bloc eyes Jaafari as next PM

US Official: Irresponsible Not to Try to Assassinate US-Born Cleric

US Official: Irresponsible Not to Try to Assassinate US-Born Cleric | Says Awlaki probably had ‘direct role’ in failed underbombing attack

Lieberman Slams Netanyahu Over Secret Turkey Meeting

Lieberman Slams Netanyahu Over Secret Turkey Meeting | Is Israel’s undiplomatic FM being cut out of foreign affairs?

House Panel Halts Afghan Aid

House Panel Halts Afghan Aid | Rep. Lowey demands audit on billions in past aid

Maoists Kill at Least 27 Indian Police in Ambush

Maoists Kill at Least 27 Indian Police in Ambush | 10 others injured in attack in rural Chhattisgarh

Israeli FM: ‘No Chance’ of Palestinian State by 2012

Israeli FM: ‘No Chance’ of Palestinian State by 2012 | Peace talks in further doubt after Lieberman’s comments

Lavrov: US, Russia Offer Fuel Talks with Iran

Lavrov: US, Russia Offer Fuel Talks with Iran | Talks would center on fuel for Tehran medical reactor