Overall violence in Iraq has gone down since the last U.S. troops finally withdrew in December, but Washington's avid support for the emerging dictator in Baghdad has troubling implications for Iraqis. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has demonstrated...
At Least 64 Killed in Southern Yemen Fighting | Militants targeted army post in Abyan Province
A bombing in Somalia by al-Shabab militants targeting foreign troops killed at least 12 people and injured more than 30, mostly civilians. Shortly after Somali government troops arrived in the market area of the central Somali town of Baidoa, a bomb planted in a small...
Syria’s Civil War Spilling Across Borders into Turkey, Lebanon | Turkey claims deliberate attack on refugee camp
Iran signaled on Monday it would consider halting its most highly enriched uranium while not abandoning its ability to make nuclear fuel, marking the first sign of compromise for the diplomatic negotiations set to begin this week. Iran’s nuclear chief, Fereidoun...
Recent U.S. military aid and arms sales to Iraq are fueling concern in Israel amid intelligence reports that Baghdad is increasingly allied with Iran and could pose some sort of a threat. Over the next three years, Iraq is set to receive 36 Lockheed Martin F-16...
Annan Slams ‘Surge of Violence and Atrocities’ in Syria | Urges govt. to implement promised ceasefire
Israeli Military Practicing for Military Occupation of Lebanon | Top officers call for capture of territory
In Hiding, Mali President Issues Resignation | Interim president expected soon as junta also promises to step down
Easter Attack: Nigeria Bombing Kills 38 | Car bomb detonated near major churches
