US Warns Humanitarian Team Aboard Flotilla Not to Approach Gaza Israel, with tacit US approval and support, may intend to use excessive force against peaceful activists bringing aid to Gaza
At Least 65 Killed in Two Days Since Syria Announced Arab League Deal No Sign of Troops Leaving Cities as Required
“Vast Majority” of Troops Out of Iraq by December The logistical task of removing most of the 34,000 troops left in Iraq has begun, as a surge in the rest of the region commences
Western Leaders Ratchet Up Pressure on Iran Ahead of IAEA Report Aggressive US postures towards Iran continue prevent a viable solution to the nuclear issue
Netanyahu Orders Investigation into Leaked Plans to Attack Iran Two former Israeli intelligence officials, Meir Dagan and Yuval Diskin, are reportedly suspected of leaking to prevent attack
US Considers Less Troop Intensive Strategy for Afghanistan Whether Afghan forces are ready or not, the US is considering a shift training and targeted operations, instead of full-blown occupation
House Committee Pushes Harsher Sanctions on Iran As Congress is geared for more provocation of Iran, former IAEA head Hans Blix urges West to reassure Iran it doesn't need nuclear deterrent
