A much-talked about and rumored diplomatic confrontation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the American ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro did, in fact, unravel into an unusually sharp shouting match, according to Rep. Mike Rogers. Rogers (R-MI) is...
Save the Children Denies CIA Links in Pakistan Row
Save the Children Denies CIA Links in Pakistan Row | Pakistan ousted aid group’s staff over Afridi ties
Israeli Leaders Dial Back Iran War Rhetoric After Meetings With US Military Officials
After being briefed by top US military officials, the two top Israeli leaders that have been pushing for war on Iran suggested Obama's hardline postures and militarism in the Middle East may have eliminated the need for a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran. Secretary...
US Sends More Spies to Help Organize, Train Syria’s Rebels
President Obama is sending more spies and diplomats to Turkey's border with Syria to train more of Syria's rebel forces and increase the supposed vetting process put in place to weed out al-Qaeda militants, who now make up a large part of the opposition fighters. For...
Judge: Obama Can’t Limit Gitmo Detainees’ Access to Lawyers
Judge: Obama Can’t Limit Gitmo Detainees’ Access to Lawyers | Access to courts ‘means nothing’ without access to lawyers
Despite ‘Ceremonial’ Bagram Handover, US to Retain Control Over Part of Afghan Prison
Despite ‘Ceremonial’ Bagram Handover, US to Retain Control Over Part of Afghan Prison | Will keep ‘indefinite’ control over dozens of detainees
Turkish Jets Hit Kurdish Militant Positions Near Syria and Iraq Borders
Turkish Jets Hit Kurdish Militant Positions Near Syria and Iraq Borders | Strikes start offensive involving 2,000 ground troops
Yemeni Rights Groups Slam US Drone Strikes
Yemeni Rights Groups Slam US Drone Strikes | Urge treatment for civilian victims of recent attacks
Shaky ‘Vote’ Returns Jerusalem to Dems’ Platform
Shaky ‘Vote’ Returns Jerusalem to Dems’ Platform | Republicans also facing platform problems after discovering embassy pledge was removed
Mali Seeks Foreign Military Backing to Reconquer North
Mali Seeks Foreign Military Backing to Reconquer North | Junta leaders agree to airstrikes, reject ground troops