With Violence in Syria, Some Spillover into Divided Lebanon Skirmishes in Lebanon between pro- and anti-Assad groups illustrate the potential for a dangerous spread of instability
US, Iraqi Officials: Al-Qaeda Behind Syria Bombing, Arming Opposition The intelligence appears to verify Assad's claim that al-Qaeda terrorists are involved with the uprising
Top Syrian General Assassinated as Violence Continues With world powers still mulling intervention, Saudi Arabia has drafted a resolution for the UN General Assembly
Iran to Unveil ‘Big News in the Nuclear Field’ Ahmadinejad reiterated Iran is "ready for talks" with the West
US Urged ‘Restraint’ in Bahrain After Sending Arms to the Dictatorship The Obama administration has kept up support for Bahrain's repression despite international condemnation
US Seeks More Military Access in Philippines Maintaining US economic and military hegemony in Asia-Pacific is central to Obama administration policy
