Islamist Rallies Blamed for Low Turnout Among Egypt’s Christians | Once courted by FJP, Egypt’s Christians fear persecutilon
Michele Flournoy Pushed for Pentagon Chief as ‘Stop Hagel’ Candidate
Michele Flournoy Pushed for Pentagon Chief as ‘Stop Hagel’ Candidate | Hagel’s gender seen as potential disqualifier, but does Flournoy even want the job?
Britain’s Afghan Troop Cuts Smaller Than Expected
Britain’s Afghan Troop Cuts Smaller Than Expected | 3,800 to leave through end of 2013
Israeli DM Approves Yet More Settlement Growth
Israeli DM Approves Yet More Settlement Growth | US blocks UN Security Council efforts to slam expansion
Israeli Parliament Bans Arab MP From Running for Reelection
Israeli Parliament Bans Arab MP From Running for Reelection | Efforts to ban all Arab parties narrowly fail
UN Suspends Pakistan Polio Drive After Nine Workers Killed
UN Suspends Pakistan Polio Drive After Nine Workers Killed | Vaccination programs met with suspicion since CIA used one as cover
Christmas in Gaza: Israeli Military to Allow Some Gaza Christians to Leave for Holiday
Christmas in Gaza: Israeli Military to Allow Some Gaza Christians to Leave for Holiday | 500 Gazans to be allowed to visit Bethlehem
Syrian Rebels Claim Army Base Near Daraa, Seize Tanks
Syrian Rebels Claim Army Base Near Daraa, Seize Tanks | As fighting near capital, control of more towns disputed
For Syria’s Palestinians, Fleeing Refugee Camp Easier Said than Done
For Syria’s Palestinians, Fleeing Refugee Camp Easier Said than Done | Over 1,000 cross into Lebanon, but path is difficult
Likud Officials Concerned by Lack of Election Strategy
Likud Officials Concerned by Lack of Election Strategy | Fear of ‘mistakes’ keeps party leadership off the campaign trail


