Interior Ministry insists suspects were exonerated, but remain in custody. National Security Minister says Interior Minister trying to play off the incident for political gain.
Iraqi Interior Ministry Statement Disputes Arrests Account
read more
US Drone Strikes Kill Eight in South Waziristan
A US drone launched a series of missile strikes today in Pakistan's South Waziristan Agency, killing eight and injuring an unknown number of others. The attacks hit two vehicles in separate villages in the area early in the morning. The first strike also destroyed a...
Iraq Parliamentary Dispute Delays Non-US Foreign Troops Vote
How throwing a shoe may lead to British forces being confined to their bases.
Livni, Netanyahu Both Vow to Topple Hamas if Elected
Which Israeli candidate for Prime Minister is most eager to invade Gaza?
Israel Launches Global PR Campaign Ahead of Gaza Invasion
Israeli diplomats launch full scale PR blitz in advance of full scale military blitz.
Iraq Parliament Vote Would Allow British Troops to Stay Until July
Britain's legal basis for remaining in Iraq for more than another 10 days is tenuous, at best. A previous draft proposal backed by the Iraqi cabinet sought to order the troops to wrap things up by the end of May and leave by the end of July. But in a tumultuous week...
Securing the Khyber Pass: Who Pays?
It has been over a week since the Pakistani government promised to deploy its paramilitary Frontier Corps to protect supply trucks being delivered to NATO forces in Afghanistan. The attacks continue, but shipments have crawled to a virtual halt. While all the sides...
Advanced Missiles to Iran? Russian Envoy Says No
Iran says yes, Russia says no, Israel just worries.
Iraq Arrests Still Shrouded in Mystery
On Wednesday night it was reported that 35 high ranking members of Iraq's Interior Ministry were arrested, amid claims of enormous bribes, shadowy conspiracies, and even the possibility of a coup being plotted by the remnants of Iraq's Ba'athist Party. And here we...
Taliban Unimpressed by Promised US Surge
Taliban mocks suggestion of doubling US troops in Afghanistan.
