20 Killed as Fighting Continues in South Yemen

20 Killed as Fighting Continues in South Yemen | Militants attack regime outposts near Zinjibar

Al-Qaeda Blamed as North Yemen Suicide Car Bombing Kills 14

Al-Qaeda Blamed as North Yemen Suicide Car Bombing Kills 14 | Attack targeted Shi’ite tribesmen in al-Jouf Province

Bomb Blast in Pakistani Hotel Kills 15

A bomb blast at a hotel close to Dera Allah Yar in Pakistan killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens of others on Sunday. The explosion reduced the two-story building to rubble and Pakistani authorities continue a rescue effort for possible survivors buried under the debris. Police have taken four people into custody who had [...]

Debt Committee Members Represent Defense-Industry States

The members of the so-called supercommittee – the group of six Republicans and six Democrats tasked with producing a deficit-cutting plan – represent states where the biggest military contractors build missiles, aircraft, jet fighters and tanks while employing tens of thousands of workers. This conflict of interest makes serious cuts to defense budgets increasingly unlikely. [...]

Syrian Navy Attacks Latakia, At Least 31 Killed

Syrian Navy Attacks Latakia, At Least 26 Killed | State media blames ‘armed gunmen’

US Sees Yemeni Bean Purchases as al-Qaeda Plot

US Sees Yemeni Bean Purchases as al-Qaeda Plot | No indication attack is imminent

Clinton to World: Stop Buying Syrian Oil

Clinton to World: Stop Buying Syrian Oil | Insists nations get on ‘right side of history’

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Saleh in Yemen

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Saleh in Yemen | Largest rallies since Saleh assassination attempt

Regional Interests in Syria Threaten to Fuel Conflict

Regional Interests in Syria Threaten to Fuel Conflict

US Raids in Afghanistan Triple Since 2009

US Raids in Afghanistan Triple Since 2009 | Post-McChrystal, night raids have dramatically increased