Just days ahead of the talks between the six world powers and Iran over the latter's nuclear program, reports say Washington is "radiating optimism" with expectations of a peaceful nuclear deal and a "warming of relations" with Tehran. One of the developments making a...
New, More Extreme Insurgent Group Rises in Afghanistan
A new insurgent group has emerged in Afghanistan, breaking off from the Taliban and even more extreme, and is on a campaign to terrorize Afghan officials and even more moderate insurgents. The Taliban has publicly disavowed the new group and its "current campaign of...
US Drone Strike in Yemen Kills 2 Alleged Militants After Clashes Kill 34
Yemeni security forces clashed with militants on Saturday, leaving at least 34 people dead, while a U.S. drone strike killed two alleged militants, according to Yemeni officials. The officials say the drone attack took place in the central province of Bayda, killing...
Car Bomb Explodes Military Post in Syria, Assad Blames Foreign Terrorists
A car bomb exploded at a Syrian military post in the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on Saturday, killing nine people, an attack that Syria claims is proof that foreign terrorists are fighting with the opposition. "It seems like a well-planned attack. The explosion hit...
NATO Sees Failure in Afghanistan, Jostles to Foot the Bill
The goals for the U.S. and its NATO allies in Afghanistan have been significantly scaled down, as leaders of the alliance meeting in a Chicago summit this weekend acknowledge the utter failure of the war. The new goals have abandoned lofty notions like democracy and...
Obama Calls Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Grave Concern’
President Obama on Saturday claimed Iran’s nuclear program is a “grave concern” for world leaders, and said the U.S. and its allies were prepared to heap yet more sanctions on the country. Iran’s “continuing violation of international rules and norms and inability...
Three Suspected NATO Protesters Charged as Terrorists
Three Suspected NATO Protesters Charged as Terrorists | Officials say beer-making material would be used for bombs
Chicago Police Smashed Up Apartment, Captured Suspected Protesters
Chicago Police Smashed Up Apartment, Captured Suspected Protesters | Officials initially denied holding anyone
Syrian Troops Disperse Massive Protest in Aleppo
Syrian Troops Disperse Massive Protest in Aleppo | Two killed in Damascus shootings
Tens of Thousands Protest in Bahrain Against ‘Saudi Union’
Tens of Thousands Protest in Bahrain Against ‘Saudi Union’ | Shi’ite majority sees plan as way to sideline calls for reform