NATO Delays Afghanistan Talks Until Obama Escalation Decision | Obama expects announcement in ‘next several weeks’
Gen. Odierno: No Hurry on Iraq Drawdown Plan
Gen. Odierno: No Hurry on Iraq Drawdown Plan | US may not decide on pullout until ‘late spring’
Pakistani Army Kills Six Civilians, Sparking Protests
Pakistani Army Kills Six Civilians, Sparking Protests | No official response as police confirm women, children slain
January Gitmo Closure Won’t Happen, Obama Finally Admits
January Gitmo Closure Won’t Happen, Obama Finally Admits | President gives no firm date if/when closure will actually happen
Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal, Suggests Direct Swap Compromise
Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal, Suggests Direct Swap Compromise | Fear of losing most of nuclear stockpile killed enrichment deal
Iraq VP Vetoes Election Law
Iraq VP Vetoes Election Law | Election commission halts all preparations as delay seems assured
Afghanistan: About as Corrupt as They Come
Afghanistan: About as Corrupt as They Come | Nation rivaled only by Somalia in sheer corruption
British Army Formally Sets Out ‘Bags of Gold’ Strategy
British Army Formally Sets Out ‘Bags of Gold’ Strategy | Urges troops to use money as ‘a substitute for force’
US ‘Dismayed,’ but Israel to Build 900 New Settlement Units
US ‘Dismayed,’ but Israel to Build 900 New Settlement Units | Israel insists no permission needed to expand into annexed region
Kurdish Leaders Threaten Iraq Election Boycott
Kurdish Leaders Threaten Iraq Election Boycott | More doubts over January Iraq vote