Amid War Threats, US Troops Prepare for Seizing Syria’s Chemical Arms | Training continues with eye on invasion
FISA Court Secretly Renews NSA Telephone Surveillance
FISA Court Secretly Renews NSA Telephone Surveillance | As usual, court signs off on renewal request
Govt Lawyer: NSA Surveillance ‘Completely Legal’
Govt Lawyer: NSA Surveillance ‘Completely Legal’ | Insists revealing it can’t count as whistleblowing
US Senators: Move G20 Summit to Punish Russia Over Snowden
US Senators: Move G20 Summit to Punish Russia Over Snowden | US Olympic Committee spurns call to boycott Winter Olympics
Britain Ends Exports to Egypt Junta, Fearing Internal Repression
Britain Ends Exports to Egypt Junta, Fearing Internal Repression | Parliament’s growing concerns prompt action
US to Host ‘Preliminary’ Talks Between Israel, Palestinians
US to Host ‘Preliminary’ Talks Between Israel, Palestinians | Israel wants talks to continue through September to stop Palestine UN bid
Turkey ‘Concerned’ as Kurds Oust al-Qaeda From Syrian Border Town
Turkey ‘Concerned’ as Kurds Oust al-Qaeda From Syrian Border Town | Kurdish faction retakes Ras al-Ayn after heavy fighting
As Military Prepares for Cyber-Offensive, Attention Turns to Snowden
As Military Prepares for Cyber-Offensive, Attention Turns to Snowden | Deputy Defense Secretary touts lack of information sharing
No Talks Pending as Israel, Palestinians Both Spurn Kerry Plan
No Talks Pending as Israel, Palestinians Both Spurn Kerry Plan | Israel: Rumors of support for Arab peace initiative untrue
Egypt General: Hamas ‘Terrorizing’ Egyptians
Egypt General: Hamas ‘Terrorizing’ Egyptians | Accuses Hamas of plotting to help ousted govt