Tensions between various Asian countries have been on the rise over territorial disputes and Washington keeps sticking its nose in where it doesn't belong in an attempt to undercut its global competitor, China. Late last year, President Obama announced a strategic...
Israel Beefs Up Military Readiness
Israel's Defense Force is said to be beefing up its defensive capacities and preparing for the possibility of an armed conflict on several fronts, just days after top Israeli officials got in another diplomatic clash on how imminent a threat Iran presents. The...
Clinton Tries to Broaden Ties With Syrian Opposition
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton explained on Saturday that the US will broaden contacts with the Syrian opposition trying to overthrow the regime of President Bashar al-Assad and work more with Turkey for "operational planning" of the Syrian conflict. Visiting...
Six US Troops Killed by Afghan Trainees in 24 Hours
Three more US soldiers were shot and killed on Saturday by an Afghan trainee at a base in Helmand province, raising to six the number of American troops killed by their Afghan partners in just 24 hours. On Friday, gunmen in Afghan uniforms shot and killed three US...
US: Hezbollah Aiding Syria in Civil War
US: Hezbollah Aiding Syria in Civil War | Announces new but meaningless sanctions
The Day After: US, Turkey Plan for Post-Assad Syria
The Day After: US, Turkey Plan for Post-Assad Syria | Clinton heads to Istanbul for high-profile meeting on Syria’s future regime
State Dept: Hezbollah Could Attack ‘Europe or Elsewhere’
State Dept: Hezbollah Could Attack ‘Europe or Elsewhere’ | Random statement doesn’t appear based on any particular intelligence
Syrian, Jordanian Troops Clash Along Border
Syrian, Jordanian Troops Clash Along Border | Jordan troops hit border outposts
US Imposes Meaningless ‘Symbolic’ Sanctions on Hezbollah, Citing Syria
US Imposes Meaningless ‘Symbolic’ Sanctions on Hezbollah, Citing Syria | Treasury Dept’s ban already in place for decades
Israeli Bank Chief Warns Attacking Iran Might Cause Economic Crisis
Israeli Bank Chief Warns Attacking Iran Might Cause Economic Crisis | War ‘would be very difficult to deal with’