US Scrambles to Increase Its Footprint in North Africa | Officials agree militants have no interest in attacking US
Retired Israeli General Warns of Syria Escalation
Retired Israeli General Warns of Syria Escalation | Israeli warplanes sighted over Lebanon on ‘practice’ runs
Roadside Bombings in Mali Signal Transition to Insurgency
Roadside Bombings in Mali Signal Transition to Insurgency | Rebel leaders vanish into desert, setting stage for long fight
US Embassy in Turkey Attacked, Security Guard Killed
US Embassy in Turkey Attacked, Security Guard Killed | Attacker was member of Marxist group
Iraq Death Toll Spikes Again in January
Iraq Death Toll Spikes Again in January | 246 killed nationwide, 735 wounded
France, Mali Pressed to Probe War Crimes
France, Mali Pressed to Probe War Crimes | Summary executions and air strikes against civilians a growing concern
Presidential Palace Firebombed as Egypt Protests Enter Second Week
Presidential Palace Firebombed as Egypt Protests Enter Second Week | Morsi vows ‘firm hand’ against protesters
27 Killed in Suicide Attack on Shi’ite Mosque in Pakistan
27 Killed in Suicide Attack on Shi’ite Mosque in Pakistan | Many Sunnis also slain as their mosque was nearby
Officials See AQIM Planning More Attacks on Western Targets
Officials See AQIM Planning More Attacks on Western Targets | No specific plots yet, US insists
US Allies Aid Drone Strikes, But Hope to Ditch Legal Responsibility
US Allies Aid Drone Strikes, But Hope to Ditch Legal Responsibility | US killings could have ramifications for intelligence sharing