Turkey Set to Cut All Ties With Syria | PM slams Assad, will allow opposition to set up offices in Turkey
Pentagon to Increase Presence of US Trainers in Afghanistan by 800
The United States will increase the number of American military trainers in Afghanistan by 800 in the next six months, an increase of nearly 25 percent of the current level. Lt. Gen. William Caldwell explained to reporters that the planned reduction in combat troops...
US Makes Deal to Give Drones to Turkey
After a request for US assistance in suppressing separatist Kurds, the Turkish government is expecting the delivery of Predator drones in June 2012. “We have agreed in principle [on the delivery of Predators]. Negotiations will continue,” Turkish Prime Minister Recep...
Bahraini Protesters Jailed in Harsh Crackdown After Election Boycott
Bahrain jailed 46 Shiite protesters after clashes amid an election boycott on Saturday, sentencing 32 of them to 15 years in jail over violent anti-government protests. The head of a teachers union was also sentenced to 10 years in prison for calling for the overthrow...
Afghan Employee Kills US Citizen in Kabul CIA Annex Attack
Afghan Employee Kills US Citizen in Kabul CIA Annex Attack | Officials say motive for attack ‘under investigation’
Libyan Rebel Feuds May Delay Forming Govt
Libyan Rebels May Delay Forming Govt | Promised cabinet to be put ‘on hold’
Freed Hikers Condemn Iran, US for Human Rights Violations
Freed Hikers Condemn Iran, US for Human Rights Violations
Six Killed as Gadhafi Loyalists Attack Across Algeria Border
Six Killed as Gadhafi Loyalists Attack Across Algeria Border | Rebels: Gunmen had been crossing for several days
Afghan Officials Issue Condemnation as Pakistan Shells Border
Afghan Officials Issue Condemnation as Pakistan Shells Border | Governor: More than 100 displaced since Wednesday
Israeli FM Threatens ‘Repercussions’ if Palestine Becomes a State
Israeli FM Threatens ‘Repercussions’ if Palestine Becomes a State | Vows ‘Israeli reaction’ but offers no details