Senate Republicans delayed a vote on Thursday that would have increased the already harsh economic sanctions on Iran's oil sector, arguing for the inclusion of tougher language that threatens military attack. "I feel I've been jerked around," Democratic Leader Harry...
US Envoy to Israel: US Has Ready Plans to Attack Iran
The U.S. envoy to Israel told the Israeli Bar Association that America has plans in place to attack Iran if necessary to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons, just days ahead of a second round of nuclear talks to take place in Baghdad. Dan Shapiro said that...
US to Send Large Combat Brigade Throughout Africa
A brigade of U.S. combat troops will soon be assigned to the Pentagon's Africa Command to be sent to countries around the continent to train indigenous state security forces and participate in military exercises. The strategy is characterized by military aid to and...
US Envoy: Talks Don’t Mean US Won’t Attack Iran
US Envoy: Talks Don’t Mean US Won’t Attack Iran | Days ahead of Baghdad summit, threats return
US DEA Agents Kill Up to Six Civilians in Honduras
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents killed up to six innocent civilians and wounded several more in Honduras in a raid which took place at the end of last week. The dead included two pregnant women and two children. The DEA agents fired from helicopter...
Dueling Arms Shipments: Is Syria Becoming a Proxy War?
Dueling Arms Shipments: Is Syria Becoming a Proxy War? | Foreign arms undermining UN ceasefire efforts
Yemeni Military: 29 Killed in Southern Airstrikes
Yemeni Military: 29 Killed in Southern Airstrikes | Everyone slain termed ‘al-Qaeda’
Pakistan Reopens NATO Supply Routes for $1 Million Per Day
After diplomatic pressure from Washington, the Pakistani government has agreed to reopen NATO supply routes into Afghanistan, so long as the U.S. pays $1,800 for each truck carrying supplies. The deal struck with Pakistan will cost the U.S. an extra $365 million...
Survivors Detail Kandahar Massacre
Survivors Detail Kandahar Massacre | Wounded still wait on US to follow through on promised medical aid
Court Rejects Obama Arguments, Enjoins NDAA Detentions
Court Rejects Obama Arguments, Enjoins NDAA Detentions | Dissidents have reasonable fear of military detention