Clashing with Kurds, Sunnis, and rival Shi’ite factions Maliki is seen as setting himself up as a future dictator.
Top Analyst: Iraqi Political Outlook Grim
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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.
Even More Hawkish Likud Gears Up for February Elections
Israel's Likud Party has dominated recent polls and is predicted to have a good chance at forming a government after the February 10 elections, but this week's primary results are expected to make it difficult for party leader Benjamin Netanyahu to position the party...
NATO Explores Alternatives to Khyber Pass, No Good Options
After a series of major attacks on vehicles in Peshawar supply depots meant for international forces in Afghanistan, The Pakistani government's seriousness about protecting the vital Khyber Pass route to Afghanistan, through which 75% of all supplies for the...
British Forces to Start Leaving Iraq in March
Britain, the only other nation besides the United States with a significant number of troops on the ground in Iraq, intends to begin pulling its remaining 4,100 forces from the nation in March, with a goal of having no more than 400 remaining by next summer. Britain...
Pakistan Won’t Hand Over Detainees to India
Pakistan FM says the 22 arrested in Sunday’s camp raid won’t be given to India.
Obama’s Dueling Transition Teams
Sources are reporting that President-elect Barack Obama's appointee for US ambassador to the United Nations Dr. Susan Rice, after a visit to the State Department headquarters, plans to install her own transition team, independent of incoming Secretary of State Sen....
