Afghan General: Long Way to Go on Capable Army

Afghan General: Long Way to Go on Capable Army | Long way to go on competent police as well

US ‘Warns’ Palestinians Against Criticizing Settlements at UN

US ‘Warns’ Palestinians Against Criticizing Settlements at UN | Insists resolution would ‘complicate’ peace

US Threatens More Iran Sanctions on Eve of Istanbul Talks

US Threatens More Iran Sanctions on Eve of Istanbul Talks | Despite official ‘optimism’ little expected from talks

WikiLeaks Cable: US Sought Data on Israelis, Palestinians

WikiLeaks Cable: US Sought Data on Israelis, Palestinians | Rice sought ‘complete overview’ of Israeli communications system

Afghan Parliament Delayed Again as Fraud Probes Continue

Afghan Parliament Delayed Again as Fraud Probes Continue | Five months after vote – will they ever seat?

Saudi Arabia Abandons Lebanon Talks

Saudi Arabia Abandons Lebanon Talks | Saudi officials pessimistic after joint Saudi-Syria ‘compromise’ faltered

At Least 84 Killed as Iraq Bombings Continue

At Least 84 Killed as Iraq Bombings Continue | More attacks target security forces in Diyala

Report: Mullah Omar Spent Last Week in Karachi Hospital

Report: Mullah Omar Spent Last Week in Karachi Hospital | Taliban leader said to have heart attack on January 7

WikiLeaks More Embarrassing than Damaging, Officials Admit

WikiLeaks More Embarrassing than Damaging, Officials Admit | Publicly officials continue to claim major threats to national security

Rep. McKeon Vows to Keep Gitmo Open

Rep. McKeon Vows to Keep Gitmo Open | Schilling lauds conditions of soccer-playing detainees