Al-Qaeda "is attempting a comeback in Afghanistan's mountainous east," according to the Associated Press, in yet another example of how 11 years of war have failed to accomplish its most basic aims. The news that elements of al-Qaeda, notably, distinct from the...
An Afghan police officer and cook poisoned Afghan security forces at a checkpoint in an attack coordinated with insurgent militants on Saturday. The police officer and cook worked with outside insurgents, tampering the food of their colleagues, which killed two fellow...
Israeli navy commandos on Saturday seized a ship headed to the Gaza Strip carrying about 30 pro-Palestinian activists as it attempted to break Israel's harsh blockade of the impoverished territory. Israeli officials said that once the ship refused to alter its course,...
US Behind Turkish Downing of Syrian Passenger Plane | US ‘tipped off’ Turkish military on suspicions
US, Arab League Back UN Call for Syria Ceasefire | Syrian govt ‘interested,’ but are rebels on board?
US: No Evidence al-Qaeda Ordered Attack on Benghazi Consulate | Officials see attack as ‘opportunistic,’ but questions still remain
North Korea Threatens to Attack Tourist Areas Over Leaflets | Activists vow to continue leaflet drops
Two Police Killed in Suicide Attack Near Iranian Mosque | Guards prevented attacker from entering Shi’ite mosque
19 Killed as Roadside Bomb Hits Afghan Wedding Party | Busload of celebrants hit in Balkh Province
24 Slain in al-Qaeda Suicide Attack on Yemeni Army Base | Militants disguised in Army uniforms hit Abyan base
