Obama's entire counter-insurgency strategy relies on Afghan security forces to hold back the Taliban. Even this has failed.

Romney Declared Palestinian Statehood 'Unthinkable'

The US tries to play down the extent to which the Taliban has infiltrated the US-backed security forces, but it is hugely significant

First time PLO Leadership Considered Treaty Since 1993

The security situation in Afghanistan seems to be perpetually deteriorating, as withdrawal looms and failure is imminent

The government has been granted a stay in the case challenging the constitutionality of indefinite detention provisions in NDAA

The negotiations aimed at giving Egypt even more US aid will not restart until after the upcoming US presidential elections

Largest Ever Exercise Comes as Israel Presses for War

Urges 'Adults' to Protect Massive Pentagon Budget

Al-Qaeda Attack Harms Claims of Libya War 'Victory'

Attackers Caused 'More Than $200 Million' in Damages

Large Protests Reported in Lebanon, Elsewhere

Downplays Netanyahu Split, Says War Is Coming

'Classified Holdings' Being Destroyed in Fear of Siege

Several Cars Burned, but No Casualties Reported