Syria ‘Open’ to Ceasefire Talks, But Will Deal Emerge? | Most rebels mum on idea of ceasefire
Afghanistan Denies Weekend Suicide Bomber Was in Spy Agency
Afghanistan Denies Weekend Suicide Bomber Was in Spy Agency | Rejects claim incident was another ‘insider attack’
Turkey’s Southern Buildup May Aim at Kurds, Not Syrian Govt.
Turkey’s Southern Buildup May Aim at Kurds, Not Syrian Govt. | Forces may target PKK fighters across the border
Netanyahu Lashes Calls to Renegotiate Egypt Peace Deal
Netanyahu Lashes Calls to Renegotiate Egypt Peace Deal | Also blasts Sinai as ‘terror base’
US Begins Talks to Extend Troop Presence in Afghanistan Beyond 2014
The US has begun negotiations with the Kabul government over the extension of troop presence past 2014, despite repeated claims by the Obama administration that the war in Afghanistan will come to an end that year. Vice President Joe Biden, during last week's debate...
Afghan Army’s High Turnover Clouds US Exit Plan
Afghan Army’s High Turnover Clouds US Exit Plan | One third of troops desert annually
US Shifts Aid to Create Libyan Commando Force
US Shifts Aid to Create Libyan Commando Force | Special forces to deploy to conduct training missions
Syrian Army Denies Claims of Cluster-Bomb Use
Syrian Army Denies Claims of Cluster-Bomb Use | Insists it never had such cluster bombs in the first place
Israeli PM: We Can Deal With Iran ‘Threat’
Israeli PM: We Can Deal With Iran ‘Threat’ | Insists Israel has ‘capabilities to act against Iran’
Israel to Vote January 22, Likud Seen as Lock to Win
Israel to Vote January 22, Likud Seen as Lock to Win | Polls show overwhelming lead for Netanyahu’s party