Even as U.S. officials criticize direct military action in Syria as unworkable, the Obama administration continues to make clear that the military option is being considered and plans drawn up. "As you know, my job is to provide the commander-in-chief with options,"...
Israeli DM: ‘Unilateral Action’ Possible on Palestinian Deal | Officials say move unlikely, impractical
US Troops Return to Pakistan for Training Mission | Expelled in November, first troops return to Peshawar
The No. 2 U.S. commander in Afghanistan agrees with his superior officers that 68,000 U.S. troops will remain in Afghanistan going into next year. Lt. Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti says the U.S. should maintain that 68,000 troops into next year to continue combat operations...
US Still Runs Afghan Torture Prison | Military retains effective control over detainees
British Supreme Court Okays Assange Extradition, Leaves Open Appeal | Decision could set state for transfer to Sweden
Former US Envoy: Saudi King Vowed to Obtain Nukes to ‘Counter Iran’ | First public confirmation of April 2009 pledge
Israel Charges Haaretz Reporter Over ‘State Secrets’ | Military censor okayed articles, but Blau still faces prison
US Strikes Fueling al-Qaeda Sympathy in Yemen | As US drones pound towns, tribesmen switch sides
Pakistani Warplanes Pound Tribal Areas, Killing 21 | Locals say many of the dead were civilians
