Calm Returns to Yemeni Capital As Afternoon Ceasefire Announced | 10 more slain in morning violence
Calm Returns to Yemeni Capital As Afternoon Ceasefire Announced
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Former Afghan President Rabbani Assassinated
Former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani was assassinated on Tuesday by a suicide bomber with explosives hidden in his turban, according to Kabul police officials. Two confidential sources in the Afghan government said Rabbani, president of the Afghan government...
Libyan Rebels Move to Conquer Southern City
Libyan Rebels Move to Conquer Southern City | Raise flag over colonial era fort
Iraq: Sectarian Tensions Still High As Sunni Demonstrators Refuse To Be Silenced
In Anbar province, protesters demanding the release of four detainees became outraged when a military patrol tried to disperse them. The protesters were demanding the release of four men who were arrested following a deadly attack on Shi’ite pilgrims last week. The protesters said they would continue to hold sit-ins until the four suspects are released.
US Condemns Iran for Making Civilian Nuclear Sites Harder to Bomb
US Condemns Iran for Making Civilian Nuclear Sites Harder to Bomb | Iran notes move was because of US threats
Panetta to Issue ‘Special Guidance’ on Condemning Military Spending Cuts
Panetta to Issue ‘Special Guidance’ on Condemning Military Spending Cuts | All military officials will be told how to warn Congress not to cut spending
Looting of Weapons Stockpiles in Libya Augurs Poorly for Rebel Order
Libyan rebel militias continue to loot enormous stockpiles of weapons left behind by ousted leader Muammar Gadhafi, fueling worries that newly armed gangs could grow violent and that a sprawling illicit arms trade could reach dangerous places. The looting of weapons...
Yemeni Protesters, Defectors Seize Military Base in Sanaa
Yemeni Protesters, Defectors Seize Military Base in Sanaa | At least 54 killed in two days as regime escalates crackdown
Pakistan Officials: US Should Stop Blaming Us for Afghan Violence
Pakistan Officials: US Should Stop Blaming Us for Afghan Violence | Urges US to focus on militants operating inside Afghanistan
Rep. Joe Walsh’s Resolution Would Recognize Israel’s Right to Annex West Bank
U.S. Representative Joe Walsh (R-IL), introduced on Monday a resolution to support Israel’s right to annex the West Bank in the event that the Palestinian Authority continues to push for a vote for its statehood at the United Nations. The resolution has 30...
