US, Syria Withdraw Their Envoys as Tensions Rise

US, Syria Withdraw Their Envoys as Tensions Rise | US accuses Syria of ‘incitement campaign’ against Ford

Afghans See NATO’s Latest Offensive Causing More Problems

Afghans See NATO’s Latest Offensive Causing More Problems | NATO cheers massive body count, but locals see more instability

Israeli Foreign Minister Attacks Abbas as an “Obstacle” to Peace

Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman declared Monday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is an “obstacle” to peace “that needs to be removed.” In a press conference, Lieberman angrily chastised the Palestinian leader, saying Abbas is leading a campaign to delegitimize Israel internationally, comparing him to the overthrown dictators of Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya, and urging him to [...]

NTC Executed 53 Pro-Gadhafi Individuals

Fifty-three pro-Gadhafi individuals were executed at a hotel in the Libyan town of Sirte last week, according to Human Rights Watch. At the time of the killings, the hotel was in an area under the control of National Transitional Council (NTC) fighters from Misrata. “We found 53 decomposing bodies, apparently Gaddafi supporters, at an abandoned [...]

Iraqis Can’t Wait for US to Leave

Iraqis Can’t Wait for US to Leave | Hope for more stability in wake of occupation

Panetta: US Will Keep Large Numbers of Troops Around Iraq

Panetta: US Will Keep Large Numbers of Troops Around Iraq | Says Iraq can deal with ‘Iran-backed’ militias itself

US Candidates, Officials Line Up to Condemn Leaving Iraq

US Candidates, Officials Line Up to Condemn Leaving Iraq | Rep. Bachmann demands Iraq ‘reimburse’ US for occupation

Calls for Probe as Gadhafi Autopsy Completed

Calls for Probe as Gadhafi Autopsy Completed | Doctor confirms he was ‘shot in the head’

In Benghazi, Libya’s NTC Announces Islamic ‘Liberation’

In Benghazi, Libya’s NTC Announces Islamic ‘Liberation’ | Splintered NTC may face another civil war from within

Panetta Vows Stronger US Presence in Pacific

Panetta Vows Stronger US Presence in Pacific | Expresses hope for improved relations with China