Israel Fears Rise of US-Supported Jihadists in Syria Russia shares Israel's concerns as the US continues to recklessly arm Syria's rebel militias
Turkey Deploys Anti-Aircraft Guns, Rocket Launchers to Syrian Border Turkey's furtive conflict with Syria is most likely avenue for as yet still unlikely Western military intervention
Syria Rebels Increasingly Violent, Thanks to Foreign Arms UN envoy Kofi Annan will meet with world powers and key regional players in Geneva on Saturday to construct another peace plan
Iraq’s PM Calls for Early Elections Amid Calls to Resign Maliki has marginalized his political opponents by force and now wants elections that will tighten his grip on power
West Rebuffs Iranian Offer to Help Kofi Annan With Peace in Syria Washington's calculus has always been about geo-politics, not ending the crisis
US Rejected Chance for Incremental Progress in Iran Talks Washington's postures have been getting more stubborn, as Iran readies for even worse sanctions
Israel in Breach of International Law in Treatment of Palestinian Children An independent report by British lawyers suspects Israel is operating under belief that all Palestinian children are 'potential terrorists'
Four More US Ships Arrive in Gulf as Iran Feels Pressure Flooding the Gulf with warships is a routine practice to maintain hegemony
Massive US-Israeli Military Drill Set for October The exercise is meant as a show of force and a threatening posture towards Syria and Iran
US Drug War in Honduras Expands as Human Rights Abuses Increase Operation Anvil is supposed to intercept drug trafficking, but is reinforcing a police-state approach to Honduras