President-elect Obama seeks to deter nuclear attack by non-nuclear power with threat of massive retaliation.
Obama to Offer “Nuclear Umbrella” to Israel
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At Least 57 Killed in Kirkuk Bombing
Suicide bomb in a Kirkuk restaurant targets local Sunni Arab and Kurdish leaders meeting over lunch.
Growing Rift With Kurds Puts Maliki in Peril
Support Councils leave Prime Minister Maliki’s relationship with his Kurdish allies in serious harm.
Petraeus Recommends Major Troop Surge in Afghanistan
20,000 more troops would deploy to Afghanistan under CENTCOM chief’s recommendation.
Outgoing US Intel Official: Iran Has Not Restarted Nuke Program
Outgoing National Intelligence Council chairman insists Iran is still not developing nuclear weapons.
Top Analyst: Iraqi Political Outlook Grim
Clashing with Kurds, Sunnis, and rival Shi’ite factions Maliki is seen as setting himself up as a future dictator.
India, Pakistan Air Forces on High Alert
The air forces of India and Pakistan each raise alert levels amid concerns the other is preparing an attack.
Mixed Reports on Pakistani Militant’s House Arrest
As Pakistan tries to underscore its seriousness about tracking down those involved in last month's Mumbai attacks, the Defense Ministry has announced they have placed Jaish-e Mohammed founder Masood Azhar under house arrest. Azhar was one of the three major suspects...
US Bombs Afghan Police Station, Killing Seven
A US air strike in Qalat killed six Afghan policemen and a civilian.
Iraq Eyes ‘More Assertive Role,’ Proposes Regional Bloc
Iraq wants a European Union of its own.
