Maliki: Iraq Won’t Become Part of Syrian Civil War | Iraq to avoid ‘flaring fire near our borders’
Debunked: Allegation of Iranian Govt. Backing Terror Group Untrue
Debunked: Allegation of Iranian Govt Backing Terror Group Untrue | Lease line popular with banks was actually owned by a bank
Red Cross Chief: Less Hope for Afghan Civilians Now Than in 2005
Red Cross Chief: Less Hope for Afghan Civilians Now Than in 2005 | Hardships increase as NATO insists war ‘on track’
UK Judge Orders Assange Backers to Pay $150,000 for Bail
UK Judge Orders Assange Backers to Pay $150,000 for Bail | Says backers ‘failed’ because of Assange asylum
Gaza Rockets Strike Southern Israel in Retaliation for Sunday Attack
Gaza Rockets Strike Southern Israel in Retaliation for Sunday Attack | Israeli tanks pound Gaza, no casualties reported
US Plans to Restart Iran Talks After November Elections
The US is planning to resume negotiations with Iran following the US presidential elections, people familiar with the planning told Al Monitor, but the postures are likely to be more hawkish no matter who wins. "If Barack Obama is re-elected Nov. 6, his administration...
US-Backed Nigerian Military Kills 30 Civilians
US-supported Nigerian soldiers killed up to 30 civilians on Monday "using assault rifles and heavy machine guns mounted on armored personnel carriers" and set fire to about 50 homes and businesses in the area, according to the Associated Press. The killings occurred...
Afghan Government ‘Could Collapse’ After 2014, Report Finds
The Afghan government could crumble and fall after NATO's expected withdrawal in 2014, according to a report by the International Crisis Group (ICG). "There is a real risk that the regime in Kabul could collapse upon NATO's withdrawal," Candace Rondeaux, the ICG's...
Romney Offers Vague Rhetoric in ‘Major’ Foreign Policy Speech
Romney’s Vague Foreign Policy Speech | Romney stuck to rhetoric, failing to differentiate himself with Obama
End of Surge Means Escalation of Special Forces Attacks in Afghanistan
End of Surge Means Escalation of Special Forces Attacks in Afghanistan | Commando raids part of ‘long-term’ strategy