Maliki to Allow Some Former Ba’athists to Run in Iraq Election | Others to be barred for ‘creating instability’
State Department: Direct Talks With North Korea by Year’s End
State Department: Direct Talks with North Korea by Year’s End | Unclear what impact meeting will have on six party talks
At Least 34 Killed in Pakistan Market Blast
At Least 34 Killed in Pakistan Market Blast | Third attack in two days in and around Peshawar
White House Insists No Decision Made on Afghanistan
White House Insists No Decision Made on Afghanistan | Officials claim escalation to start in January
Iraq’s Election Law Sidesteps Kirkuk Question
Iraq’s Election Law Sidesteps Kirkuk Question | Future battles over disputed city expected
Yemeni Rebels Claim Downing of Warplane as Strikes Continue
Yemeni Rebels Claim Downing of Warplane as Strikes Continue | Video released of captured Saudi soldier
Envoy: US to Give Iran ‘Space’ to Mull Uranium Deal
Envoy: US to Give Iran ‘Space’ to Mull Uranium Deal | US still expresses hope for ultimate approval
US ‘Hikers’ Face Espionage Charges in Iran
US ‘Hikers’ Face Espionage Charges in Iran | White House demands release of detainees
Fort Hood Shooting Renews Anti-Muslim Vitriol the World Over
Fort Hood Shooting Renews Anti-Muslim Vitriol the World Over | Aussie MP says Muslims shouldn’t be allowed to serve in military
Netanyahu Scrambles to Assure Obama He Is Serious About Peace Process
Netanyahu Scrambles to Assure Obama He Is Serious About Peace Process | Palestinians tear down section of refugee camp wall in act of defiance