UN: Syria Cooperating on Humanitarian Aid, But Funds Lacking | ‘Breakthrough’ in dealing with Syrian govt
Final Audit Leaves Open How Many Billions US Wasted in Iraq Reconstruction
Final Audit Leaves Open How Many Billions US Wasted in Iraq Reconstruction | Report: Precise amount ‘can never be known’
Crocker: Moderate Taliban Just Want Peace
Crocker: Moderate Taliban Just Want Peace | Outgoing US ambassador doubts Taliban attacks will continue
Clinton ‘Outraged’ at Syria Massacre, Slams UN for Not Imposing Regime Change
Clinton ‘Outraged’ at Syria Massacre, Slams UN for Not Imposing Regime Change | Warns Syria cannot be ‘peaceful’ until Assad ousted
Gaza PM ‘Confident’ Egypt’s Mursi Will End Blockade
Gaza PM ‘Confident’ Egypt’s Mursi Will End Blockade | Traffic out of Gaza grows, but officials deny ‘policy shift’
Obama Order Gives Power to Seize Control of All Communications Systems
President Obama has given the Department of Homeland Security, new powers to take over the telecommunications industry and internet systems in case of emergency. Obama signed an executive order meant to prioritize government communications over privately-owned...
As Iran Talks Peter Out, A New Push for Even Harsher Sanctions
After weeks of international negotiations with Iran over their nuclear program produced no silver bullet, there is another bipartisan push in Congress to increase the already crushing economic sanctions on Iran. House and Senate officials started crafting legislation...
Warfare State Sending US Off ‘Fiscal Cliff’
The US budget deficit grew by nearly $60 billion in June, and is on track to exceed $1 trillion for the fourth straight year. By the end of this fiscal year, which ends on Sept. 30, the full budget deficit will total $1.17 trillion, according to the Congressional...
Iceland Court Orders Visa, MC Partner to Allow WikiLeaks Donations
Iceland Court Orders Visa, MC Partner to Allow WikiLeaks Donations | Govt warns Valitor to process donations or face daily fines
Iraq Rejects US Demand to Recharge Acquitted ‘Hezbollah Commander’
Iraq Rejects US Demand to Recharge Acquitted ‘Hezbollah Commander’ | US promises to appeal latest not guilty verdict