The top general of America's military on Thursday backed away from President Obama's threats to intervene militarily in Syria against the Assad regime, warning that the worst-case scenario would be some kind of failed state in the embattled country. Chairman of the...
IAEA Warns of Increased Iranian Enrichment, But Weapons Program Still Non-Existent
A United Nations nuclear watchdog has issued new warnings that Iran may be preparing for "a possible major expansion of uranium enrichment in a fortified underground facility," according to Reuters. The report is being touted in the media as some fast dash by the...
Five Australian Troops Killed by Afghan Trainees
Five Australian soldiers have been killed by Afghan trainees in two separate incidents on Wednesday and Thursday, in the latest of such "insider attacks" leaving a bad taste in the mouth of US officials seeking to finish out a lost war for another two years. The...
Ecuador ‘Optimistic’ About Deal to Keep WikiLeaks Founder Out of US
Ecuador ‘Optimistic’ About Deal to Keep WikiLeaks Founder Out of US | Wants Britain to get Swedish promise not to trade Assange
Iranian FM: We Recognize Concerns Over Nuclear Program, ‘Ready to Mitigate’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said Tehran recognizes Western concerns about its nuclear program and is "ready" to "remove all these worries" if there is reciprocation from Washington. “I’m optimistic about … the future outcome of the talks of the P 5+1, but...
Book: Bin Laden Executed Before Troops Even Tried to ID Him
Book: Bin Laden Executed Before Troops Even Tried to ID Him | White House changed story several times: Were any of them true?
Egypt Army Claims 11 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Sinai Offensive
Egypt Army Claims 11 ‘Terrorists’ Killed in Sinai Offensive | Retracts initial reports of 20 killed in helicopter strikes
Eight Pakistan Soldiers, 18 Militants Killed in South Waziristan
Eight Pakistan Soldiers, 18 Militants Killed in South Waziristan | Several hours of fighting in Ghatbadr village overnight
Russia Pushes for Impartial Probe into Damascus Killings
Russia Pushes for Impartial Probe into Damascus Killings | Seeks probes of Daraya killings and funeral bombing
Romney Campaign Refuses to Endorse Syria No-Fly Zone
Republican nominee for President Mitt Romney is not ready to support a policy of establishing a no-fly zone inside Syria amid a stalemated civil conflict being fueled by foreign powers. "The governor has not called for a no-fly zone. Close friends of his such as Sens....