US Cancels Mid East Conference on Nuke-Free Zone The US blamed regional turmoil, but it was Israel's refusal to attend that prompted cancelation
Egypt’s Judicial Council Calls For Strike to Protest Mursi’s Power Grab Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters also condemned Mursi's decrees, as US support continues to flow
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Distant, as US Backs Continued Bombing of Gaza 'The truce is now held up because we are waiting for the Israeli side to respond,' said Hamas official
Israeli FM Scolds UN Chief for Arguing Against Invasion of Gaza Lieberman argued such talk only serves to bolster Hamas
Clinton Meets With Bibi to Reaffirm US Support, as Israel Ignores Hamas Ceasefire Netanyahu said he prefers diplomatic solution but Israel would do “whatever is necessary to defend its people.”
UN Drug Czar Pressing US Feds to Disregard Marijuana Legalization in Co. and Wa. Apparently a democratic vote to decide what substances people can put in their own bodies isn't enough.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 3 Palestinian Journalists Israel admitted targeting the journalists, claiming they had links to Hamas 'terror activity'
Hamas Blames Israel for ‘Delay’ of Truce Deal Israel refuses to directly respond to the Egypt-brokered truce
Japan Warns of Damage to ‘Peace and Stability’ in China Territorial Dispute Washington's surge of military presence in the region is contributing to the instability
