Report: Israel Rejects Palestinian Offer for Peace Talks | Palestinians spurned on talks without freeze
Report: Israel, US Discuss Excuses for Attacking Iran
Report: Israel, US Discuss Excuses for Attacking Iran | Israeli hawks ‘furious’ at Panetta
Afghanistan Warns NATO to Disband Local Militias
Afghanistan Warns NATO to Disband Local Militias | NATO says militias will continue to operate during ‘review’
New Guantanamo Commander Seeking to Diminish Detainee Rights Further
The new commander of the Guantanamo Bay prison is seeking to impose new rules on communication between detainees and their lawyers, despite stern objections on the grounds that they violate legal ethics and constitutional rights. The proposed rules, still in draft...
Iraq Courting Iran to Mediate Political Dispute
Iraq Courting Iran to Mediate Political Dispute | Kurds won’t attend talks in Baghdad, Maliki won’t come to Arbil
Libya’s NTC Has Yet to Deal With Militias
The interim government in Libya has so far failed to deal with the issue of disparate groups of militias that remain organized in independent and defiant brigades throughout the country and who are now demanding top roles in government. The militias, basically armed...
Reports: Syrian Army Tanks Withdraw From Homs as Observer Team Arrives
Reports: Syrian Army Tanks Withdraw From Homs as Observer Team Arrives | Human Rights Watch accuses regime of ‘hiding’ detainees
US in Secret Talks With Egypt’s Military Rulers on Israeli Peace Treaty
The United States is engaged in secret talks with Egypt's military rulers in order to ensure the newly elected Islamic leadership remains faithful to Egypt's peace treaty with Israel, according to top Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei. Some in the U.S. and...
Israeli FM ‘Enraged’ at EU for Noting Discrimination in Israel
Israeli FM ‘Enraged’ at EU for Noting Discrimination in Israel | Ministry spokesman condemns EU for investigating ‘behind our backs’
In Telethon, Israeli Military Chief Pushes New Gaza Invasion
In Telethon, Israeli Military Chief Pushes New Gaza Invasion | Insists ‘excellent’ 2008 invasion needs a repeat