Gates: Spring Offensive a Test for NATO ‘Progress’ in Afghanistan

Gates: Spring Offensive a Test for NATO ‘Progress’ in Afghanistan | Even worse violence predicted in Spring

Violent Crackdowns Spark Concerns About Iraq

Violent Crackdowns Spark Concerns About Iraq | Detentions, beatings the default response for US-backed regime

Israeli Military Not Able to Crush West Bank Uprising

Israeli Military Not Able to Crush West Bank Uprising | Occupation not sustainable if Palestinians start protesting

Gadhafi Ratchets Up Attacks on Rebel-Held Zawiya

Gadhafi Ratchets Up Attacks on Rebel-Held Zawiya | Rebels retain control of center of city

At Least 32 Killed in Pakistan Gas Station Bombing

At Least 32 Killed in Pakistan Gas Station Bombing | Faisalabad blast targeted nearby ISI office

Docs: Egypt Security Bombed Churches, Resort

Docs: Egypt Security Bombed Churches, Resort | Collection of official docs reveals various Mubarak-era crimes

Israel Seeks Another $20 Billion in US Military Aid

Israel Seeks Another $20 Billion in US Military Aid | Extra funds to ‘stabilize region,’ officials insist

At Least 92 Killed in South Sudan Clashes

At Least 92 Killed in South Sudan Clashes | Southern army clashes with rebel militias

Obama Approves Indefinite Detention Without Trial

Obama Approves Indefinite Detention Without Trial | Restart of military tribunal system announced

Gates: US Troops to Likely Stay in Afghanistan Past 2014

Gates: US Troops to Likely Stay in Afghanistan Past 2014 | Denies plan for ‘permanent’ bases but declines to set end date