A Pre-Election War? Israeli Politicians Split on the Idea For Cabinet, Escalation in Gaza a Foregone Conclusion, But How Much Escalation?
US Reviews Aid Policy for ‘New’ Syrian Opposition Arming Syrian rebels - many of whom are Islamic jihadists - is likely to worsen the situation considerably
Pakistan: Afghan Cross-Border Shelling Killed Four Civilians Summons Envoy Over Killing Family Collecting Firewood
Gaza Factions Call for Permanent Armistice With Israel Israeli Officials Push for War as Opposition Criticizes Timing
CIA Denies Broadwell’s Claim That Agency Held Detainees in Libya Obama has not commented on the allegation and neither Broadwell or the CIA is credible on the question
After Pot Legalization in US States, Latin American Leaders Suggest Following Suit Legalization could cut down on drug war violence, undermine the cartels, and preclude US meddling in the region.
Petraeus Mistress Spoke of Access to State Secrets The sex scandal is mostly a distraction from the CIA's evolution into a lawless, covert, para-military army.
NATO Claims Ready to ‘Defend’ Turkey Against Syria NATO chief repeatedly makes the same perfunctory promise, even as US rejects direct military action
British Army Chief: Deploying Troops to Syria Being Constantly Considered Insists Deployment Would Be 'Limited'
