Iraqi Shiites Not So Welcoming Towards Iran Years of political, military, and economic domination from a foreign power has many Iraqi Shiites wary of too close ties with Iran
US Still Seeking Legal Immunity for Defense Contractors in Iraq Beyond 2012 Negotiations are ongoing, but granting immunity from Iraqi law to US security forces is highly unpopular in Iraq
Congress Passes Defense Bill Codifying Indefinite Detention The President is expected to sign the bill, which will allow indefinite detentions without charge or trial, even for American citizens
Pakistan to Rethink Cooperation With US A convening of Pakistani diplomats and foreign envoys made recommendations for changing policy to be less subservient to US
Israel Expected to Release 550 Palestinian Prisoners on Sunday The release is the second part of a deal to release 1,027 prisoners in exchange for former captive Gilad Shalit
