President Obama reauthorized a set of surveillance laws on Sunday, in another blow to civil rights that will grant the federal government the authority to spy on Americans' communications without a warrant for at least another five years. Congress passed and the...
Congress Avoids Most Tax Hikes, Postpones Spending Cuts | Sequestration cuts postponed for two months
23 Killed in Wave of Iraq Attacks Targeting Shi’ites, Police | Scores wounded in bombings targeting pilgrims
Yemeni al-Qaeda Issues Bounties on US Ambassador, Soldiers | Audio recording offers 3 kg of gold for killing envoy
2012 Was Deadliest Year for Afghan Military | 1,056 soldiers killed as NATO touts ‘improving’ war
At Least 41 Killed in Pakistan Militant Attacks | Mass executions of captives, attack on Shi’ite pilgrims
US Drone Strike in Pakistan Kills Five, Injures Three | The identities of the people targeted are not known
US Drone Strike Kills Three in Yemen | Drone strikes have been increasing in Yemen, prompting a rise in local al-Qaeda membership
Syrian Rebels Spurn Russian Call for Peace Talks | Insists Assad’s ouster a precondition to any talks
Senate Renews FISA Surveillance Program | Warrantless wiretapping bill now sent to President Obama to sign
