Five NATO Soldiers Slain Across Afghanistan | Seven Afghan civilians killed in Kandahar landmine explosion
Five NATO Soldiers Slain Across Afghanistan
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New Draft of Oil Law Could Mean More Hostilities for Iraq
The Iraqi cabinet has amended the draft of a much-debated hydrocarbons law, further complicating the delicate political atmosphere. The changes advanced could provoke political hostilities in oil-rich regions north, south and west of Baghdad.
Violence on Rise as Yemeni President Saleh Makes Shocking Return to Sanaa
Violence on Rise as Yemeni President Saleh Makes Shocking Return to Sanaa | Dictator’s return leaves peace talks in tatters
Mullen: US Won’t Ignore Iran ‘Attacks’ in Iraq
Mullen: US Won’t Ignore Iran ‘Attacks’ in Iraq | Tells Senate Iranian government ‘have been warned’
US Envoy Doesn’t See ‘Long-Term Insurgency’ in Libya
US Envoy Doesn’t See ‘Long-Term Insurgency’ in Libya | Insists Libyans will be ‘reliable partner against terrorism’
Western Humanitarian Aid Often Leaves Recipient Countries Worse Off
The international response to humanitarian crises is increasingly seen as “intrusive and disempowering” by communities caught up in disasters, according to the World Disasters Report by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In some of...
An Uncertain Future: Bahrain Internet Users Face Arrest for Dissenting Posts
An Uncertain Future: Bahrain Internet Users Face Arrest for Dissenting Posts | Facebook users face jail, student protesters can’t return to school
Palestinian Bid at UN Could Mark Shift in Peace Process
US and Israeli-led efforts to stave off the Palestinian Authority's bid for statehood at the United Nations has failed. PA President Mahmoud Abbas will give a speech on Friday before the UN, and then submit his application for full Palestinian membership. This could...
Did Israeli FM’s Comments Encourage PKK Attacks Against Turkey?
Did Israeli FM’s Comments Encourage PKK Attacks Against Turkey? | PKK wing vows to attack big cities
Iraqi Parliament Speaker: Govt Not Telling MPs About US Troop Deal
Iraqi Parliament Speaker: Govt Not Telling MPs About US Troop Deal | Insists Maliki govt offered no briefings
