US Plans to Retake Mosul in January; Governor Says It’ll Be Easy | Plan is to send about 1,000 troops toward the city
Shi’ite, Sunni Militias Join Forces Against ISIS on Outskirts of Baghdad
Shi’ite, Sunni Militias Join Forces Against ISIS on Outskirts of Baghdad | Factions have common cause on front line, but can it last?
25 Killed as Taliban Attacks Camp Bastion in Helmand Province
25 Killed as Taliban Attacks Camp Bastion in Helmand Province | Five troops, 20 Taliban reported killed so far
Bill Aims to Make Israeli MPs Swear Loyalty to ‘Jewish State’
Bill Aims to Make Israeli MPs Swear Loyalty to ‘Jewish State’ | Bill’s author aims to tie it to existing Jewish State bill
Israeli FM’s Peace Plan: Pay Arabs to Leave
Israeli FM’s Peace Plan: Pay Arabs to Leave | Lieberman’s two state solution seeks to court Israel’s centrists
Syria Denies US Claims, Says They’re Not Targeting Civilians
Syria Denies US Claims, Says They’re Not Targeting Civilians | Says they’re more careful than nations arming rebels
Over 200 Killed in Bombing of North Nigeria Mosque
Over 200 Killed in Bombing of North Nigeria Mosque | Boko Haram seen likely culprit of massive Kano attack
US Aims to Build Smaller New Iraqi ‘Vanguard’ Force to Fight ISIS
US Aims to Build Smaller New Iraqi ‘Vanguard’ Force to Fight ISIS | Not going to try to rebuild entire Iraqi Army
Taliban Stages Multiple Attacks Across Afghan Capital
Taliban Stages Multiple Attacks Across Afghan Capital | Five killed in attacks on British Embassy car
Arguments, Shortages Slow NATO’s ‘Rapid Reaction’ Force in East Europe
Arguments, Shortages Slow NATO’s ‘Rapid Reaction’ Force in East Europe | Months after deal, NATO leaders still trying to figure it all out