The Bush administration operated the warrantless wiretapping program for three weeks before examining whether it was legal

Ends Support for 'Pro-Democracy' Groups in Blow to Obama Policy

Orders Arrest of US Copts Over YouTube Trailer

Cites August 17 Sabotage of Power Lines as Example

Public Show of Support Adds to Israel Focus on US Vote

Turkish Officials Evacuate Civilians as Fight Focuses on Rebel Supply Lines

Says Attack on Foreign Workers Revenge for YouTube Video

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