The State Department has released a February 2006 internal memo from then-Counselor Philip Zelikow opposing Bush-era authorization for torture by the CIA, although it was previously thought to have been destroyed. When the Obama administration declassified the...
US Blames Iran for Post-Quran Burning Violence in Afghanistan | Iranian agents ‘exploited’ public outrage
Israel Presses US for Another $700 Million in Military Aid | Funding needed for missile defense Israeli military didn’t want to pay for
22 Killed as Western Libyan Towns Continue Fighting | NTC forces ‘overpowered’ in attempt to quell violence
US: UN Must Act Against Syria After April 10 Deadline | UN resolution endorsing deal stalled on content
Yemen: 43 Killed as Shelling Continues in South | Military claims unspecified ‘US help’ in operation
Clinton Issues New Demands For ‘Commitments’ From Iran | Demands Iran ‘come clean’ on non-existent weapons program
The Obama administration appears ready to make a concession on night raids in negotiations with the Kabul government for a strategic partnership deal in Afghanistan beyond the withdrawal date of 2014. Negotiators are close to a deal in which night raids after 2014...
Tensions With Pakistan A New Excuse for Keeping Afghan War Going | US offers $10 million for capture of head of banned Pakistani charity
Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith will formally welcome the first contingent of U.S. Marines at a ceremony outside of Darwin, after 250 troops arrived Tuesday. The U.S. troops presence will eventually grow to a 2,500-strong air-ground task force by 2016, as...
