State Dept Wants Own ‘Combat Force’ for Iraq

State Dept Wants Own ‘Combat Force’ for Iraq | Aims to ‘duplicate’ military force

In Iraq, 18 Minutes of Parliament

In Iraq, 18 Minutes of Parliament | New parliament takes oath, immediately recesses amid bickering

AP: Marginal Iran Cleric May Have Made Veiled Reference to Nuclear Weapons in Book Six Years Ago

AP: Marginal Iran Cleric May Have Made Veiled Reference to Nuclear Weapons in Book Six Years Ago | ‘Breaking story’ as AP reads book

Obama Faces Uphill Battle on War Funds

Obama Faces Uphill Battle on War Funds | Latest emergency funding meets growing questions

Foregone Conclusion: Netanyahu Promises Probe Will Vindicate Aid Ship Attack

Foregone Conclusion: Netanyahu Promises Probe Will Vindicate Aid Ship Attack | US to ‘stand behind’ Israeli probe’s results

Britain Asks Military Chief to Retire as Troop Cuts Loom

Britain Asks Military Chief to Retire as Troop Cuts Loom | Cutting uniformed troops could be controversial for new govt

Reports Have Gaza ‘Opening,’ But How Much?

Reports Have Gaza ‘Opening,’ But How Much? | Israel may reopen more sites for aid, but insists blockade to stay

Iraq’s New Parliament to Hold First Session

Iraq’s New Parliament to Hold First Session | Over two months after election, no government in sight

Sources: Abbas Secretly Backing Gaza Blockade

Sources: Abbas Secretly Backing Gaza Blockade | PA slams ‘irresponsible’ report

Report Claims Formal Ties Between Pakistan’s ISI, Taliban

Report Claims Formal Ties Between Pakistan’s ISI, Taliban | Huge support in training, funding alleged