Libyan Rebel Leader Predicts ‘Bloodbath’ as Troops Near Tripoli
Libyan Rebel Leader Predicts ‘Bloodbath’ as Troops Near Tripoli | Living conditions in capital reportedly worsening
At Least 52 Killed in Karachi Political Violence
At Least 52 Killed in Karachi Political Violence | Police chief downplays political backing for attacks
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Rebels Just Over Iraq Border
Turkish warplanes have hit rebel Kurdish bases in northern Iraq for the last two nights. The strikes aimed at bases used by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) following an attack by the separatists that killed nine Turkish troops and another 14 injured in the attack in the district of Cukurca, in Hakkari province. No casualties were [...]
21 Killed as Tit-for-Tat Attacks Embroil Gaza, Israel, Egypt
17 Killed as Coordinated Attacks Hit Gaza, Southern Israel | Israeli warplanes pound Gaza after infiltration from Sinai
Spate of Afghan Killings Signal Enduring Insurgency
At least 26 people were killed in a series of violent attacks on Thursday in eastern and western Afghanistan, illustrating once again the continuing mayhem in the war torn country despite Washington characterizing the war as winding down. A minibus filled with Afghan civilians in western Herat province ran over a roadside bomb , killing 22 [...]
Reports: Syrian Troops Shoot Refugees on Sight
Reports: Syrian Troops Shoot Refugees on Sight | Security forces aim to block civilians from fleeing to Turkey
Casualties Mount in West Libya as Regime Urges Ceasefire
Casualties Mount in West Libya as Regime Urges Ceasefire | Rebels advance but Tripoli seems an unrealistic target
US Calls for Assad to Step Down, Aggressive Sanctions to Oust Him
The Obama administration officially called for Syrian President Bashar al Assad to step down on Thursday, after months of violence against the Syrian people protesting for reforms which United Nations investigators say “may amount to crimes against humanity.” Administration officials gave no indications that any direct military intervention was imminent. “The future of Syria must [...]
US-Egypt Military Cooperation Still Strong, Despite Transition’s Missteps
Egypt and the United States are postponing a major military exercise called Bright Star, the largest drills of their kind in the region. The multi-national training exercise conducted in Egypt, and co-hosted by Egypt and the United States normally occurs every two years, and are intended to strengthen military-to-military relationships between the two longtime allies. But [...]
Israeli Warplanes Attack Gaza Strip, Killing Six
Israeli Warplanes Attack Gaza Strip, Killing Six | Israeli officials spin attack as retaliation for raid from Sinai
