Declining Expectations: Report Frets Loss of Something That ‘Resembles Victory’ in Afghanistan | Insists troops need to stay to maintain illusion of success
North Africa Blowback Fuels More Interventions, More Blowback | France: No plans to attack Libya again
White House: Priority in Syria Is to Oust Assad | With rebel-free talks looming, no end in sight for war
Incoming Pakistan Govt Furious at US Drone Strikes | Kerry insists killings ‘saved lives’
US Ends Technology Bans on Iran: Iranians Can Buy iPhones Legally | State Dept says they ‘care deeply’ about Iranians
UN: Most Syrian Rebels Don’t Want Democracy | Rebels grow more radical as war continues
Israel to Expand East Jerusalem Settlement | PA: Announcement harms US effort to start new peace talks
Russia Denies Reports Syria Already Got Anti-Aircraft Missiles | Vague comments from Assad stirred suspicions
Syrian Rebels Spurn Peace Talks, Issue More Demands | Won’t even consider attending unless Hezbollah withdraws
McCain’s Syria Photo-Op Included Rebel Kidnapper | Spokesman says incident ‘regrettable,’ McCain didn’t know
