Turkey Closes Syria Border Amid Islamist Gains | Syrian rebels say move is ‘temporary’
UN Drug Watchdog: Uruguay Can’t Legalize Marijuana Sales
UN Drug Watchdog: Uruguay Can’t Legalize Marijuana Sales | Warns country is violating treaty
US Backs Off December Ultimatum for Karzai Pact
US Backs Off December Ultimatum for Karzai Pact | Says January signing would be fine
Routed by Islamists, Pro-US Rebel Commander Flees Syria
Routed by Islamists, Pro-US Rebel Commander Flees Syria | Gen. Idris fled to Turkey and now Qatar
US, Israeli Officials Bicker Over ‘Value’ of Iran Sanctions Relief
US, Israeli Officials Bicker Over ‘Value’ of Iran Sanctions Relief | Treasury Dept official claims sanctions aren’t eased
Israeli Ruling Bloc Split Expected Next Week
Israeli Ruling Bloc Split Expected Next Week | Netanyahu opposes move, but most expect it to pass
US Halts Aid Into Northern Syria, Citing Islamist Gains
US Halts Aid Into Northern Syria, Citing Islamist Gains | Al-Qaeda warehouse seizure underscores insecurity of supply line
Senate Hawks Push Iran Sanctions, But Delay Likely
Senate Hawks Push Iran Sanctions, But Delay Likely | Banking Committee Chair: Sanctions must wait
Military Budget Deal Skips Sequestration, Erases $22 Billion in Cuts
Military Budget Deal Skips Sequestration, Erases $22 Billion in Cuts | Spending increase still less than Pentagon wanted
Israelis, Palestinians Agree: Peace Talks Not Accomplishing Anything
Israelis, Palestinians Agree: Peace Talks Not Accomplishing Anything | Both sides baffled by US optimism