GAO Report Doubts Obama’s Missile Defense Plans

GAO Report Doubts Obama’s Missile Defense Plans | System to cost too much, unlikely to work properly

UN Probing Bradley Manning’s Mistreatment

UN Probing Bradley Manning’s Mistreatment | Torture office received complaint about Manning’s abuse

UN Envoy: Spectacular Attacks in Offing in Afghanistan

UN Envoy: Spectacular Attacks in Offing in Afghanistan | Mistura predicts major escalation in short term

In Baghdad, Christmas Canceled

In Baghdad, Christmas Canceled | Under threats of violence most churches to close on Christmas

Settlement-Building Soars in Israel

Settlement-Building Soars in Israel | Just three months into post-freeze era, construction boom is on

Another Record: Over 800 Afghan Troops Killed in 2010

Another Record: Over 800 Afghan Troops Killed in 2010 | 25 percent increase over the toll in 2009

UN Calls for Major Escalation in Somalia

UN Calls for Major Escalation in Somalia | Calls for 4,000 additional AU troops

Assange Warns US Media of Government Censorship Attempts

Assange Warns US Media of Government Censorship Attempts | Other journalists ‘going to be next,’ Assange fears

South Korea Drills to ‘Punish the Enemy’

South Korea Drills to ‘Punish the Enemy’ | Are drills a deliberate attempt to start a war

In 71-26 Vote, Senate Ratifies New START

In 71-26 Vote, Senate Ratifies New START | Treaty faces much easier path to ratification in Russian Duma