Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Leader To Run for President The unexpected announcement has antagonized the ruling military junta, who still receive Washington's support
Mali Army Retreats From Military Bases as Rebels Gain Ground West African neighbors have threatened sanctions and possible war if coup leaders don't immediately restore democracy
Support for Afghan War Hits New Low, Majority Say Pull Out Before 2014 Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta rejected the legitimacy of the opinion of most Americans
Clinton: Time Running Out for Diplomacy With Iran Rhetoric about Iranian intentions to build nuclear weapons still sputter despite intelligence consensus to the contrary
Libya PM Announces Ceasefire After Tribal Clashes Kill Over 150 The truce is fragile at best and as more than 16 reported killed before ceasefire announcement
Militants Attack Checkpoint in Yemen, Up to 41 Dead The US-supported Yemeni military called in airstrikes to bomb the area
All Sides Agree to UN Peace Plan for Syria, But None Act The Assad regime, the insurgents, and foreign intervening powers continue to prolong the conflict
Tabu Chief Calls for ‘International Intervention’ as South Libya Fighting Continues Govt Claims Ceasefire But Locals Say Clashes Continue
Sistani: UN Must End Saddam-Era Sanctions on Iraq Key Portions of Multi-Decade Sanctions Remain in Place