17 Militants, Four Pro-Govt Militia Fighters Killed in Ongoing Siege

Defense officials claim it had to do with cost, but its more likely the administration wants to keep Congress out of its business

Claims 'Pro-Govt Militia' Carried Out Mass Executions

The unrest in Mali has roots in NATO's interventionism in Libya

Kofi Annan continues to press world powers to stop trying to exploit the Syrian crisis and follow his plan

Investigator Fired for 'Careless' Investigation of Killings

Russia and Syria appear to be moving into compliance with peace process, while opposition and their supporters continue to reject it

Urges Talks But Will 'Respect' Decision to Oust Parliament Again

Islamists See Path to Coalition Government

Insists Reports Must Reflect 'Regime Interests'

Attacks Rising Every Year as Settlements Expand

The naval flotilla is a show of force and a reminder that Moscow will block any Western attempt to intervene against the Assad regime

Prisoners were interrogated while drugged in a cruel form of psychological manipulation

Iran Would Ruin Demands for Assad's Ouster

Netanyahu is intent on destroying any chance for Palestinian statehood