Protests Continue in Cairo as Opposition Opposes Edict Tens of Thousands Continue to Rally in Tahrir Square
20 Lebanese Sunnis Killed as Fighting in Neighboring Syria Lebanese From Tripoli Went to Syria to Join Rebels, Died in 'Trap'
Israel Authorizes Controversial New Settlements in Revenge for Palestine’s UN Bid The location of the new settlements are intended to break the contiguity of Palestinian territory in the West Bank, negating two-state solution
Senate Votes for Quicker Afghanistan Withdrawal, in Non-Binding Amendment The amendment is non-binding and doesn't specify what schedule US troops should follow. So, really, the vote is meaningless.
Panetta: US Will Battle Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan for Years to Come So long as US troops remain in Afghanistan, a costly insurgency will continue to be waged by militant groups
US Claims Still Hesitant to Directly Send Arms to Syrian Rebels Robert Ford, the US ambassador to Syria said “We think that a military solution is not the best way for Syria."
Netanyahu: Palestine Vote at UN ‘Meaningless’ Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood in favor of a Greater Israel