Afghan Taliban Rejects Head of Karzai ‘Peace Council’ | Taliban spokesman says talks depend on NATO withdrawal
Maliki Supporters ‘Wary’ Over Sadr Alliance
Maliki Supporters ‘Wary’ Over Sadr Alliance | Allies warn Sadr’s support could harm Maliki govt
Settler Groups Slam Netanyahu Offer for Freeze, Press for Expansions
Settler Groups Slam Netanyahu Offer for Freeze, Press for Expansions | Yesha Council insists “Jewish State” incompatible with settlement freeze
Petraeus Orders Probe Into British Hostage’s Killing
Petraeus Orders Probe Into British Hostage’s Killing | British officials embarrassed over ‘botched’ Afghan raid
Nationalist Party Scores Surprise Win in Kyrgyz Vote
Nationalist Party Scores Surprise Win in Kyrgyz Vote | ‘Fatherland’ Party opposes extension of US base lease past 2011
Karzai Confirms ‘Informal’ Contact with Taliban
Karzai Confirms ‘Informal’ Contact with Taliban | US dismisses reports of talks
Netanyahu Demands Palestinians Recognize Israel as ‘Jewish State’
Netanyahu Demands Palestinians Recognize Israel as ‘Jewish State’ | Is Israel’s PM trying to extent the ‘loyalty oath’ abroad?
Pakistan Reopens Afghan Border to NATO
Pakistan Reopens Afghan Border to NATO | Interior Minister declares ‘victory’ over apologies
US ‘Angry’ at Pakistan’s Nuke Expansion Moves
US ‘Angry’ at Pakistan’s Nuke Expansion Moves | Pakistan rushing to increase supply of weapons-grade fissile material
Under US Pressure, Iraqiya Likely to Join Maliki Govt
Under US Pressure, Iraqiya Likely to Join Maliki Govt | Election win won’t be enough to secure premiership