Syrian troops shelled insurgent areas in central and northern Syria on Saturday, as the special envoy to Syria Kofi Annan met with Russian leaders in Moscow to develop a plan to end the bloodshed in Syria. Syrian activists claimed at least 38 people, including 15...
Clinton Waives Democracy Clause, Egypt Aid to Resume
Clinton Waives Democracy Clause, Egypt Aid to Resume | State Dept: Decision to maintain ‘strategic partnership’ with Egypt
PKK: An Excuse for Turkish Invasion of Syria?
PKK: An Excuse for Turkish Invasion of Syria? | PKK’s sudden support for Assad changes the equation
Despite Claims, No Sign French Attacker Had al-Qaeda Ties
Despite Claims, No Sign French Attacker Had al-Qaeda Ties | Before being killed, Merah insisted he trained with al-Qaeda
Obama Blames Iran for High Gas Prices
Obama Blames Iran for High Gas Prices | Says ‘uncertainty’ adding $20 to $30 to oil prices
Syrian Rebels ‘Running Out of Ammo’ Again
Syrian Rebels ‘Running Out of Ammo’ Again | FSA expresses annoyance at lack of international arms
Granger Unblocks US Aid to Palestinians
Granger Unblocks US Aid to Palestinians | Ros-Lehtinen expected to block it now
Mali Coup Leader: President Has Been Arrested
The leader of the military coup in Mali said Friday that the president and other top government officials have been arrested and will soon be handed to the courts for trial, but refused to reveal their whereabouts. "These people are safe and sound. We will not touch a...
19 Iraqi Prisoners Escape in Kirkuk
Nineteen detainees escaped from a prison in northern Iraq on Friday in a major prison break that one politician alleged was an inside job. "Nineteen people, including members of Al-Qaeda and Ansar al-Sunna, fled from prison in Kirkuk at around 3:30 am (0030 GMT)," a...
US, Europe, Israel Agree On Solid Intel: Iran Nuke Threat Far Off
The United States, European allies, and Israel all agree that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon, has not decided to build one, and is several years away from having a deliverable nuclear missile. Still, aggressive postures towards Tehran continue. In 2007, the U.S....