Washington's surge of military presence in the region is contributing to the instability

'This violence,' said UN spokesman for Ban Ki Moon, 'is not doing anything to bring about greater security'

Groups Declare New Islamic State Centered Around Aleppo

Officials Unclear if Rebels or Regime Gunfire Prompted Attack

Netanyahu, Lieberman Rule Out Truce as Invasion Looms

Over 700 Wounded Across Strip Since Wednesday

Unlike Past Israeli Attacks, Gaza Blockade No Longer Complete

Warns Israeli Troops on the Ground Might Get Wounded

Netanyahu Claims Negotiations Haven't Even Really Begun

Reports: 15 Tanks Seized, Several Military Officers Captured

Officials Figured Hamas Commander Might Be Inside

Take Off the Warhead and the Empty Barrel Flies Further, Officials Note

The White House has explicitly ignored the chronology of events so as to conform to Israel's false claims to be acting in self-defense.

Islamabad released nine Taliban prisoners interested in negotiating a peace deal

The delay is another illustration of how undeveloped Iran's nuclear program is.