Another Afghan Soldier Opens Fire on NATO Troops, Killed in Return Fire The attack caps off a weekend of violence in the Taliban's spring offensive
Syrian State TV Reports Surge in Kidnappings, Assassinations Armed groups are allegedly disregarding the UN-brokered ceasefire
Military Junta in Egypt Bars Top Presidential Candidates From Running in Election The military rulers, although blatantly averse to democratic progress, are still supported by Washington
In Iran Nuclear Talks, Powers Agree to Formal Talks in May The Iranians have showed signs of compromise, possible agreeing to a nuclear fuel swap deal
UN Resolution Will Send Observers to Syria US officials said the onus is on the Syrian regime, while Syrian officials said its up to the US and its allies to stop aiding the opposition
North Korea Missile Test Failed The authoritarian state is weak and dysfunctional, but Obama's policy is making it more dangerous
Judge Allows CIA, FBI Secrecy on Rendition A British group seeking information on US-UK rendition says the decision is not for national security, but do avoid embarrassment
Pakistan Calls for End to US Interventionism Drone strikes, troop incursions, and supply routes for NATO, among other things, must stop
